Dosing for treatment with anti-tigit and anti-pd-l1 antagonist antibodies

ABSTRACT

The invention provides methods of dosing for the treatment of cancers. In particular, provided are methods for treating human patients having lung cancer, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), by administering a combination of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the treatment of cancer (e.g., lungcancer). More specifically, the invention concerns the treatment ofpatients having cancer (e.g., lung cancer) by administering acombination of an anti-T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains(TIGIT) antagonist antibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1) antagonist antibody or ananti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) antagonist antibody).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cancers are characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cellsubpopulations. Cancers are the leading cause of death in the developedworld and the second leading cause of death in developing countries,with over 14 million new cancer cases diagnosed and over eight millioncancer deaths occurring each year. Cancer care thus represents asignificant and ever-increasing societal burden.

Lung cancer, in particular, remains the leading cause of cancer deathsworldwide, accounting for approximately 13% of all new cancers in 2012.In 2017 in the United States, it was estimated that there were 222,500new cases of lung cancer and 155,870 lung cancer deaths. Non-small celllung cancer (NSCLC) is the predominant subtype, accounting forapproximately 85% of all cases. The overall five-year survival rate foradvanced disease is 2%-4%. Poor prognostic factors for survival inpatients with NSCLC include advanced stage of disease at the time ofinitial diagnosis, poor performance status, and a history ofunintentional weight loss. More than half of the patients with NSCLC arediagnosed with distant disease, which directly contributes to poorsurvival prospects.

Despite improvements in the first-line treatment of patients withadvanced NSCLC that have resulted in longer survival times and reduceddisease-related symptoms, nearly all patients experience diseaseprogression. Cancer immunotherapies in particular offer the possibilityof long-term disease control. In the metastatic NSCLC setting,PD-L1/PD-1 blocking antibodies (e.g., atezolizumab, nivolumab, andpembrolizumab) provided clinically meaningful benefit in eitherunselected or PD-L1-selected advanced NSCLC patients; however, asubstantial proportion of patients still remained unresponsive orprogressed on anti-PD-L1/PD-1 treatment, and the escape mechanisms tosuch treatment are poorly understood.

Thus, there is an unmet need in the field for the development ofefficacious immunotherapies and methods of dosing the same for thetreatment of cancers (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC) that achieve amore favorable benefit-risk profile.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to methods of treating a subject havingcancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) byadministering a combination of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)).

In a first aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a lung cancer comprising administering to the subject oneor more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at afixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks, ata fixed dose of between about 300 mg to about 800 mg every two weeks, orat a fixed dose of between about 700 mg to about 1000 mg every fourweeks) and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg toabout 1600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of between about 200 mgto about 1200 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about400 mg to about 2000 mg every four weeks), wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a complete response (CR) or a partial response(PR) and/or (b) an increase in progression-free survival (PFS) ascompared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 600 mg every three weeks. Insome embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subject ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of about 600 mg everythree weeks. In some embodiments of the first aspect, the methodcomprises administering to the subject an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyat a fixed dose of between about 400 mg to about 500 mg every two weeks.In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectan anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of about 420 mg everytwo weeks. In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of between about 800 mg to about 900 mg every two weeks. Insome embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subject ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every twoweeks.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises the following hypervariable regions (HVRs): an HVR-H1sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1);an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofKTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2); an HVR-H3 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3); an HVR-L1 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4);an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ IDNO: 5); and an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofQQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6). In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody further comprises the following light chain variable regionframework regions (FRs): an FR-L1 comprising the amino acid sequence ofDIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7); an FR-L2 comprising the aminoacid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY (SEQ ID NO: 8); an FR-L3 comprising theamino acid sequence of GVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9);and an FR-L4 comprising the amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ IDNO: 10). In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody furthercomprises the following heavy chain variable region FRs: an FR-H1comprising the amino acid sequence of X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS(SEQ ID NO: 11), wherein X₁ is Q or E; an FR-H2 comprising the aminoacid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising theamino acid sequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13);and an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ IDNO: 14). In some embodiments, X₁ is Q. In some embodiments, X₁ is E.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises: (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; (b) a light chain variable (VL)domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 95% sequenceidentity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or (c) a VH domainas in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence ofSEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 19.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is a monoclonal antibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is a human antibody (e.g., a monoclonal humanantibody).

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is a full-length antibody. In some embodiments of the firstaspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is an antibody fragment that binds TIGIT selected from thegroup consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variablefragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is an IgG class antibody. In some embodiments, the IgG classantibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antibody) at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antibody) at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. Insome embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprises administeringto the subject a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antibody) at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is atezolizumab(MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C, MDX-1105, or MED14736. In some embodiments,the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is atezolizumab.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody comprises the following HVRs: an HVR-H1 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of GFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20); an HVR-H2 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO:21); an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of RHWPGGFDY(SEQ ID NO: 22); an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequenceof RASQDVSTAVA (SEQ ID NO: 23); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the aminoacid sequence of SASFLYS (SEQ ID NO: 24); and an HVR-L3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25). In someembodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavychain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;(b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence ofSEQ ID NO: 26 and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a monoclonalantibody. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a humanized antibody (e.g., amonoclonal humanized antibody).

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a full-lengthantibody.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is an antibodyfragment that binds PD-L1 selected from the group consisting of Fab,Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂fragments.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is an IgG classantibody. In some embodiments, the IgG class antibody is an IgG1subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the length of each of the oneor more dosing cycles is 21 days.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) onabout Day 1 of each of the one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at a fixed dose ofabout 820 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments of the first aspect,the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 28 days. In someembodiments of the first aspect, the method comprises administering tothe subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) on about Day 1 and Day15 of each of the one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of about 840 mg every four weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at a fixed dose ofabout 1680 mg every four weeks. In some embodiments of the first aspect,the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 28 days. In someembodiments of the first aspect, the method comprises administering tothe subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) on about Day 1 of eachof the one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody beforethe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody).In some embodiments, the method comprises a first observation periodfollowing administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody andsecond observation period following administration of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In someembodiments, the first observation period and the second observationperiod are each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) before the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody. In some embodiments, the method comprises a first observationperiod following administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and second observation periodfollowing administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In someembodiments, the first observation period and the second observationperiod are each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)simultaneously.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)intravenously. In some embodiments, the method comprises administeringto the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody by intravenousinfusion over 60±10 minutes. In some embodiments, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) by intravenous infusion over 60±15minutes.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction has been determined by an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay. Insome embodiments, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263, 22C3,SP142, or 28-8. In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody(e.g., SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263(e.g., wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculatedusing the Ventana SP263 IHC assay). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g.,wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculated using thepharmDx 22C3 IHC assay). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142 (e.g., wherein thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculated using the Ventana SP142IHC assay). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionis greater than, or equal to, 50%, as determined by positive stainingwith the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, a tumor sample obtained fromthe subject has been determined to have a detectable nucleic acidexpression level of PD-L1. In some embodiments, the detectable nucleicacid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by RNA-seq, RT-qPCR,qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray analysis, SAGE, MassARRAYtechnique, ISH, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the lung cancer is a non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC). In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a squamousNSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a non-squamous NSCLC. In someembodiments, the NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC. In someembodiments, the NSCLC is a Stage IIIB NSCLC. In some embodiments, theNSCLC is a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLCis a Stage IV NSCLC. In some embodiments, the subject has not beenpreviously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the subject does not have asensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation oranaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the subject does not have apulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the subject does not have anactive Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection or a known or suspectedchronic active EBV infection. In some embodiments, the subject isnegative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, thesubject is negative for EBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR. In someembodiments, the subject is positive for EBV IgG or positive forEpstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA). In some embodiments, the subject ispositive for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.

In some embodiments of the first aspect, the subject is negative for EBVIgG or negative for EBNA. In some embodiments, the subject is negativefor EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.

In some embodiments, the subject is likely to have an increase in thePFS of the subject as compared to a reference PFS time. In someembodiments, the reference PFS time is the median PFS time of apopulation of subjects who have received a treatment comprising an PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) withoutan anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a second aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising administering to the subject one ormore dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at afixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of about420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every fourweeks) and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) (e.g., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every threeweeks, at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixeddose of about 1680 mg every four weeks), wherein the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and a VL domain comprising the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody.

In a third aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising (a) obtaining a tumor sample from thesubject; (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in thetumor sample by staining tumor cells from the tumor sample withanti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and determining a PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction therefrom, wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 50%;and (c) administering to the subject a therapy comprising one or moredosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixeddose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every twoweeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) and atezolizumab(e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks),wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domaincomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and whereinthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody.

In a fourth aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising (a) obtaining a tumor sample from thesubject; (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in thetumor sample by staining tumor cells from the tumor sample withanti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 and determining a PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction therefrom, wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 50%;and (c) administering to the subject a therapy comprising one or moredosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixeddose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every twoweeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) and atezolizumab(e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks),wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domaincomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and whereinthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody.

In a fifth aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising administering to the subject one ormore dosing cycles of tiragolumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg everythree weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixeddose of 840 mg every four weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed doseof 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks,or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks), wherein the subject hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.

In a sixth aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising (a) obtaining a tumor sample from thesubject; (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in thetumor sample by an IHC assay using anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 anddetermining a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction therefrom, wherein thesubject has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionof greater than, or equal to, 50%; and (c) administering to the subjecta therapy comprising one or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks,at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mgevery four weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mgevery three weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at afixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks), wherein the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VL domain comprising the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and wherein the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withatezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a seventh aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC comprising (a) obtaining a tumor sample from thesubject; (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in thetumor sample by an IHC assay using anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 anddetermining a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction therefrom, wherein thesubject has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionof greater than, or equal to, 50%; and (c) administering to the subjecta therapy comprising one or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks,at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mgevery four weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mgevery three weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at afixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks), wherein the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VL domain comprising the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and wherein the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withatezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In an eighth aspect, the invention features an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) for use in a method of treating a subject having a lungcancer, the method comprising administering to the subject one or moredosing cycles of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixeddose of between about 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks, at afixed dose of between about 300 mg to about 800 mg every two weeks, orat a fixed dose of between about 700 mg to about 1000 mg every fourweeks) and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg toabout 1600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of between about 200 mgto about 1200 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about400 mg to about 2000 mg every four weeks), wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of betweenabout 30 mg to about 600 mg every three weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject at afixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered at a fixed dose ofbetween about 400 mg to about 500 mg every two weeks. In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered ata fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered at a fixed dose ofbetween about 800 mg to about 900 mg every two weeks. In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered ata fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises the following HVRs: an HVR-H1 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of SNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1); an HVR-H2 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2);an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY(SEQ ID NO: 3); an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofKSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and an HVR-L3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing light chain variable region FRs: an FR-L1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7); an FR-L2comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY (SEQ ID NO: 8); anFR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and an FR-L4 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 10). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing heavy chain variable region FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11),wherein X₁ is Q or E; an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence ofWIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acidsequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and anFR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14).In some embodiments, X₁ is Q. In some embodiments, X₁ is E.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises: (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising anamino acid sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; (b) a light chain variable (VL)domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 95% sequenceidentity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or (c) a VH domainas in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence ofSEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequenceof SEQ ID NO: 19.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is a monoclonal antibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is a human antibody (e.g., a monoclonal humanantibody).

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is a full-length antibody. In some embodiments of theeighteenth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is an antibody fragment that binds TIGIT selected from thegroup consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variablefragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is an IgG class antibody. In some embodiments, the IgG classantibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administeredto the subject at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks. Inother embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subject at a fixeddose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In other embodiments, the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to beadministered to the subject at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every fourweeks.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is a PD-L1 binding antagonist or a PD-1 binding antagonist.In some embodiments, the PD-L1 binding antagonist is an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C,MDX-1105, or MED14736). In some embodiments, the PD-L1 antagonist isatezolizumab. In some embodiments, the PD-1 binding antagonist is ananti-PD-1 antagonist antibody (e.g., nivolumab (MDX-1106) orpembrolizumab (formerly lambrolizumab (MK-3475))). In some embodiments,the PD-1 binding antagonist is AMP-224. In some embodiments of theeighth aspect, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises thefollowing HVRs: an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofGFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20); an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acidsequence of AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21); an HVR-H3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22); anHVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of RASQDVSTAVA (SEQID NO: 23); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofSASFLYS (SEQ ID NO: 24); and an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the aminoacid sequence of QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25). In some embodiments, theanti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavy chain variable(VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 95%sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26; (b) alight chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence ofSEQ ID NO: 26 and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a monoclonalantibody. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a humanized antibody (e.g., amonoclonal humanized antibody).

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is a full-length antibody.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is an antibodyfragment that binds PD-L1 or PD-1 selected from the group consisting ofFab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and(Fab′)₂ fragments.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is an IgG classantibody. In some embodiments, the IgG class antibody is an IgG1subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about600 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subject ata fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the length of each of the oneor more dosing cycles is 21 days.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) are to be administered to the subject on about Day 1 of eachof the one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to beadministered at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) isto be administered at a fixed dose of about 820 mg every two weeks. Insome embodiments, the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is28 days. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) areto be administered on about Day 1 and Day 15 of each of the one or moredosing cycles.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to beadministered at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every four weeks and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) isto be administered at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every four weeks. Insome embodiments, the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is28 days. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) areto be administered on about Day 1 of each of the one or more dosingcycles.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered to the subject before the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In someembodiments, a first observation period is to follow administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and second observation period is tofollow administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In some embodiments, the firstobservation period and the second observation period are each betweenabout 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administeredto the subject before the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In someembodiments, a first observation period is to follow administration ofthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)and second observation period is to follow administration of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some embodiments, the firstobservation period and the second observation period are each betweenabout 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered to the subject simultaneously with thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody).

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) are to be administered to the subject intravenously. In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered tothe subject by intravenous infusion over 60±10 minutes. In someembodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subject by intravenousinfusion over 60±15 minutes.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction has been determined by an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay. Insome embodiments, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263, 22C3,SP142, or 28-8. In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody(e.g., SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263(e.g., wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculatedusing the Ventana SP263 IHC assay). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g.,wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculated using thepharmDx 22C3 IHC assay). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142 (e.g., wherein thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculated using the Ventana SP142IHC assay). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionis greater than, or equal to, 50%, as determined by positive stainingwith the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1antibody SP263. In some embodiments, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1antibody 22C3.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, a tumor sample obtained fromthe subject has been determined to have a detectable nucleic acidexpression level of PD-L1. In some embodiments, the detectable nucleicacid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by RNA-seq, RT-qPCR,qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray analysis, SAGE, MassARRAYtechnique, ISH, or a combination thereof.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the lung cancer is a non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC). In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a squamousNSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a non-squamous NSCLC. In someembodiments, the NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC. In someembodiments, the NSCLC is a Stage IIIB NSCLC. In some embodiments, theNSCLC is a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLCis a Stage IV NSCLC. In some embodiments, the subject has not beenpreviously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the subject does not have asensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation oranaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the subject does not have apulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the subject does not have anactive EBV infection or a known or suspected chronic active EBVinfection. In some embodiments, the subject is negative for EBV IgM ornegative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, the subject is negative forEBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, the subject ispositive for EBV IgG or positive for EBNA. In some embodiments, thesubject is positive for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the subject is negative forEBV IgG or negative for EBNA. In some embodiments, the subject isnegative for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.

In some embodiments of the eighth aspect, the PFS of the subject isincreased as compared to a reference PFS time. In some embodiments, thereference PFS time is the median PFS time of a population of subjectswho have received a treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In a ninth aspect, the invention features an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and atezolizumab for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to the subject oneor more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg everytwo weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) andatezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at afixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mgevery four weeks), wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, andwherein the subject has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, orequal to, 50%), and the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b)an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody

In a tenth aspect, the invention features tiragolumab and atezolizumabfor use in a method of treating a subject having a NSCLC, the methodcomprising administering to the subject one or more dosing cycles oftiragolumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks, at afixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg everyfour weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg everythree weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixeddose of 1680 mg every four weeks), and wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.

In an eleventh aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having a lung cancer, the method comprisingadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of themedicament, wherein the medicament is formulated for administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of betweenabout 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose ofbetween about 300 mg to about 800 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed doseof between about 700 mg to about 1000 mg every four weeks) and a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) (e.g.,at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every threeweeks, at a fixed dose of between about 200 mg to about 1200 mg everytwo weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about 400 mg to about 2000 mgevery four weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a twelfth aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having lung cancer, the method comprisingadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody), wherein the medicament is formulated for administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of betweenabout 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose ofbetween about 300 mg to about 800 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed doseof between about 700 mg to about 1000 mg every four weeks) and a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) (e.g.,at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every threeweeks, at a fixed dose of between about 200 mg to about 1200 mg everytwo weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about 400 mg to about 2000 mgevery four weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a thirteenth aspect, the invention features a use of a PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) in themanufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving lung cancer, the method comprising administering to the subjectone or more dosing cycles of the medicament and an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody, wherein the medicament is formulated for administration of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)(e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg everythree weeks, at a fixed dose of between about 200 mg to about 1200 mgevery two weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about 400 mg to about2000 mg every four weeks) and the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tobe administered (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of between about 300 mg toabout 800 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of between about 700 mgto about 1000 mg every four weeks), wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to thesubject at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 600 mg everythree weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody isto be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about 600 mg everythree weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody isto be administered at a fixed dose of between about 400 mg to about 500mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every twoweeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to beadministered at a fixed dose of between about 800 mg to about 900 mgevery two weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyis to be administered at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises the followinghypervariable regions (HVRs): an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the aminoacid sequence of SNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1); an HVR-H2 sequence comprisingthe amino acid sequence of KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2); an HVR-H3sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ IDNO: 3); an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofKSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and an HVR-L3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing light chain variable region framework regions (FRs): an FR-L1comprising the amino acid sequence of DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ IDNO: 7); an FR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY(SEQ ID NO: 8); an FR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and an FR-L4 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 10). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing heavy chain variable region FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11),wherein X₁ is Q or E; an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence ofWIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acidsequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and anFR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14).In some embodiments, X₁ is Q. In some embodiments, X₁ is E.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavy chainvariable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18;(b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 19; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a monoclonal antibody. Insome embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a human antibody(e.g., a monoclonal human antibody).

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a full-length antibody.In some embodiments of any of the twenty-first, twenty-second, andtwenty-third aspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an antibody fragment thatbinds TIGIT selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH,Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an IgG class antibody. Insome embodiments, the IgG class antibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is to be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about1200 mg every three weeks. In some embodiments of any of the eleventh,twelfth, and thirteenth aspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subject ata fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments of anyof the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth aspects, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administeredto the subject at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a PD-L1 binding antagonistor a PD-1 binding antagonist. In some embodiments, the PD-L1 bindingantagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab(MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C, MDX-1105, or MED14736). In some embodiments,the PD-L1 antagonist is atezolizumab. In some embodiments, the PD-1binding antagonist is an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody (e.g., nivolumab(MDX-1106) or pembrolizumab (formerly lambrolizumab (MK-3475))). In someembodiments, the PD-1 binding antagonist is AMP-224.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises the followingHVRs: an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofGFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20); an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acidsequence of AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21); an HVR-H3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22); anHVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of RASQDVSTAVA (SEQID NO: 23); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofSASFLYS (SEQ ID NO: 24); and an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the aminoacid sequence of QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25). In some embodiments, theanti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavy chain variable(VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 95%sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26; (b) alight chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b). Insome embodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: a VHdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26 and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is a monoclonal antibody. Insome embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) is a humanized antibody (e.g., a monoclonalhumanized antibody).

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is a full-length antibody.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is an antibody fragment that binds PD-L1 or PD-1 selected fromthe group consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variablefragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is an IgG class antibody. In some embodiments, the IgG classantibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to thesubject at a fixed dose of about 600 mg of every three weeks and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) isto be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg everythree weeks. In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to beadministered to the subject at a fixed dose of about 420 mg of every twoweeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is to be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments of any of the eleventh,twelfth, and thirteenth aspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody isto be administered to the subject at a fixed dose of about 840 mg ofevery two weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subject at a fixeddose of about 1680 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 21 days.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) are to be administeredto the subject on about Day 1 of each of the one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to thesubject before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody). In some embodiments, a first observation period isto follow administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody andsecond observation period is to follow administration of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In someembodiments, the first observation period and the second observationperiod are each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) is to be administered to the subject before the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some embodiments, a first observation period isto follow administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and second observation period is tofollow administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In someembodiments, the first observation period and the second observationperiod are each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments of the eleventh, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyis to be administered to the subject simultaneously with the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody).

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) are to be administeredto the subject intravenously. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject by intravenousinfusion over 60±10 minutes. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) is to be administeredto the subject by intravenous infusion over 60±15 minutes.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) are to be administeredto the subject subcutaneously.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction has been determined byan immunohistochemical (IHC) assay. In some embodiments, the IHC assayuses anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8. In someembodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined bypositive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., SP263, 22C3, SP142,or 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction isgreater than, or equal to, 50%, as determined by positive staining withthe anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., wherein the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is calculated using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay). In someembodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 50%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 22C3 (e.g., wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction iscalculated using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142(e.g., wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculatedusing the Ventana SP142 IHC assay). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263. In someembodiments, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, a tumor sample obtained from the subject has been determined tohave a detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1. In someembodiments, the detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1 hasbeen determined by RNA-seq, RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR,microarray analysis, SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combinationthereof.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the lung cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

In some embodiments of any of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the NSCLC is a squamous NSCLC. In some embodiments,the NSCLC is a non-squamous NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is alocally advanced unresectable NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is aStage IIIB NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a recurrent ormetastatic NSCLC. In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a Stage IV NSCLC. Insome embodiments, the subject has not been previously treated for StageIV NSCLC.

In some embodiments of any of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the subject does not have a sensitizing epidermalgrowth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphomakinase (ALK) gene rearrangement.

In some embodiments of any of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the subject does not have a pulmonarylymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.

In some embodiments of any of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the subject does not have an active EBV infection ora known or suspected chronic active EBV infection. In some embodiments,the subject is negative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR. In someembodiments, the subject is negative for EBV IgM and negative by EBVPCR. In some embodiments, the subject is positive for EBV IgG orpositive for EBNA. In some embodiments, the subject is positive for EBVIgG and positive for EBNA.

In some embodiments of any of the ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth, andthirteenth aspects, the subject is negative for EBV IgG or negative forEBNA. In some embodiments, the subject is negative for EBV IgG andnegative for EBNA.

In some embodiments of any of the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenthaspects, the PFS of the subject is increased as compared to a referencePFS time. In some embodiments, the reference PFS time is the median PFStime of a population of subjects who have received a treatmentcomprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) without an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a fourteenth aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and atezolizumab in the manufacture of a medicamentfor use in a method of treating a subject having a NSCLC, the methodcomprising administering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of themedicament, wherein the medicament is formulated for administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mgevery three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at afixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at afixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg everytwo weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks), wherein theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and a VL domain comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and wherein the subject hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody.

In a fifteenth aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having a NSCLC, the method comprisingadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand atezolizumab, wherein the medicament is formulated foradministration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixeddose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every twoweeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) and atezolizumab(e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks),wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domaincomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and whereinthe subject has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction of greater than, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equalto, 50%), and the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) anincrease in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab without theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a sixteenth aspect, the invention features a use of atezolizumab inthe manufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating asubject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament and an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody, wherein the medicament is formulated foradministration of atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg everythree weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixeddose of 1680 mg every four weeks) and the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyis to be administered (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every threeweeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of840 mg every four weeks), wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodycomprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:17 or 18 and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ IDNO: 19, and wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withatezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a seventeenth aspect, the invention features a use of tiragolumab andatezolizumab in the manufacture of a medicament for use in a method oftreating a subject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administeringto the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament, wherein themedicament is formulated for administration of tiragolumab (e.g., at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg everytwo weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks) andatezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at afixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mgevery four weeks), and wherein the subject has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and the treatment results in (a)a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment withatezolizumab without tiragolumab.

In an eighteenth aspect, the invention features a use of tiragolumab inthe manufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating asubject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament and atezolizumab,wherein the medicament is formulated for administration of tiragolumab(e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of420 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks)and atezolizumab is to be administered (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mgevery three weeks, at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks, or at afixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks), and wherein the subject hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.

In a nineteenth aspect, the invention features a use of atezolizumab inthe manufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating asubject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament and tiragolumab,wherein the medicament is formulated for administration of atezolizumab(e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, at a fixed dose of840 mg every two weeks, or at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks)and tiragolumab is to be administered (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mgevery three weeks, at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks, or at afixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks), and wherein the subject has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), and thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.

In some embodiments of any of the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth,seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth aspects, the subject does nothave a pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.

In some embodiments of any of the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth,seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth aspects, the subject does nothave a sensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutationor anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement.

In some embodiments of any of the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth,seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth aspects, the subject does nothave an active EBV infection or a known or suspected chronic active EBVinfection. In some embodiments, the subject is negative for EBV IgM ornegative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, the subject is negative forEBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, the subject ispositive for EBV IgG or positive for EBNA. In some embodiments, thesubject is positive for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.

In some embodiments of any of the fourteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth,seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth aspects, the subject is negativefor EBV IgG or negative for EBNA. In some embodiments, the subject isnegative for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.

In some embodiments of any of the preceding aspects, the treatmentresults in an increase in PFS of at least about 3.1 months (e.g., atleast about 4.9 months), as compared to treatment with atezolizumabwithout tiragolumab.

In some embodiments of any of the preceding aspects, the treatmentresults in an increase in OS of at least about 5.7 months (e.g., atleast about 9 months), as compared to treatment with atezolizumabwithout tiragolumab.

In a twentieth aspect, the invention features a method for treating asubject having a lung cancer, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyand a PD-1 axis binding antagonist, wherein the subject previouslyreceived concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) for lung cancer, andwherein the subject has not had disease progression after the cCRT(e.g., the subject has not had radiographic disease progression afterthe cCRT). In some embodiments, the subject previously received at leasttwo cycles of the cCRT (e.g., at least three cycles of the cCRT, atleast four cycles of the cCRT, at least five cycles of the cCRT, atleast six cycles of the cCRT, or more). In some embodiments, the cCRTcomprises a platinum-based chemotherapy (e.g., the cCRT comprises aconcurrent platinum-based CRT, e.g., a concurrent CRT comprisingadministration of cisplatin (e.g., cisplatin-etoposide orcisplatin-vinorelbine) or a concurrent CRT comprising administration ofcarboplatin (e.g., carboplatin-paclitaxel)). In some embodiments, thecCRT comprises a thoracic radiotherapy. In some embodiments, theradiotherapy was administered to the subject at 60-66 Gy in 30-33fractions. In some embodiments, the cCRT was administered with curativeintent. In some embodiments, the cCRT was administered as aconsolidation therapy.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises thefollowing hypervariable regions (HVRs): an HVR-H1 sequence comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1); an HVR-H2 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2);an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY(SEQ ID NO: 3); an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofKSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising theamino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and an HVR-L3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing light chain variable region framework regions (FRs): an FR-L1comprising the amino acid sequence of DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ IDNO: 7); an FR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY(SEQ ID NO: 8); an FR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and an FR-L4 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 10). In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprises thefollowing heavy chain variable region FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11),wherein X₁ is Q or E; an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence ofWIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acidsequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and anFR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14).In some embodiments, X₁ is Q. In other embodiments, X₁ is E. In someembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavychain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17or 18; (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acidsequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domainas in (b). In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodycomprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:17 or 18; and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ IDNO: 19.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a monoclonalantibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is ahuman antibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyis a full-length antibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is tiragolumab.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an antibodyfragment that binds TIGIT selected from the group consisting of Fab,Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂fragments.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an IgG classantibody (e.g., an IgG1 subclass antibody).

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a PD-L1 bindingantagonist or a PD-1 binding antagonist. In some embodiments, the PD-L1binding antagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is atezolizumab(MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C, MDX-1105, or MED14736. In some embodiments,the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is atezolizumab. In some embodiments,the PD-1 binding antagonist is an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody. In someembodiments, the anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106),pembrolizumab (MK-3475). In some embodiments, the PD-1 bindingantagonist is AMP-224.

In some embodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises thefollowing HVRs: an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofGFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20); an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acidsequence of AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21); an HVR-H3 sequencecomprising the amino acid sequence of RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22); anHVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of RASQDVSTAVA (SEQID NO: 23); an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence ofSASFLYS (SEQ ID NO: 24); and an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the aminoacid sequence of QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25). In some embodiments, theanti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: (a) a heavy chain variable(VH) domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 95%sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26; (b) alight chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQID NO: 27; or (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b). Insome embodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody comprises: a VHdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26; and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27.

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a monoclonalantibody. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is ahumanized antibody. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is a full-length antibody.

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an antibodyfragment that binds PD-L1 selected from the group consisting of Fab,Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂fragments. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is anIgG class antibody. In some embodiments, the IgG class antibody is anIgG1 subclass antibody.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of between about 30mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose of betweenabout 30 mg to about 600 mg every three weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose ofabout 600 mg every three weeks. In some embodiments, the methodcomprises administering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding antagonistat a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every threeweeks, e.g., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks. In someembodiments, the method comprises administering to the subject theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of about 600 mg everythree weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg every three weeks. In some embodiments, the length of eachof the one or more dosing cycles is 21 days. In some embodiments, themethod comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist on about Day 1 of each ofthe one or more dosing cycles.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of between about 300mg to about 800 mg every two weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose of betweenabout 400 mg to about 500 mg every two weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose ofabout 420 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding antagonist at a fixeddose of between about 200 mg to about 1200 mg every two weeks, e.g., ata fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, themethod comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks and the PD-1axis binding antagonist at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.In some embodiments, the length of each of the one or more dosing cyclesis 28 days. In some embodiments, the method comprises administering tothe subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist on about Days 1 and 15 of each of the one or more dosingcycles.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of between about 700mg to about 1000 mg every four weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose of betweenabout 800 mg to about 900 mg every four weeks, e.g., at a fixed dose ofabout 840 mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding antagonist at a fixeddose of between about 400 mg to about 2000 mg every four weeks, e.g., ata fixed dose of about 1680 mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, themethod comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every four weeks and the PD-1axis binding antagonist at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every fourweeks. In some embodiments, the length of each of the one or more dosingcycles is 28 days. In some embodiments, the method comprisesadministering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and thePD-1 axis binding antagonist on about Day 1 of each of the one or moredosing cycles.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist before the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody. In some embodiments, the method comprises a first observationperiod following administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist andsecond observation period following administration of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some embodiments, the first observation periodand the second observation period are each between about 30 minutes toabout 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody before the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist. In some embodiments, the method comprises a firstobservation period following administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and second observation period following administration of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist. In some embodiments, the first observationperiod and the second observation period are each between about 30minutes to about 60 minutes in length.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis binding antagonistsimultaneously.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonistintravenously, e.g., by intravenous infusion over 60±10 minutes. In someembodiments, the method comprises administering to the subject the PD-1axis binding antagonist by intravenous infusion over 60±15 minutes.

In some embodiments, the method comprises administering to the subjectthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonistsubcutaneously.

In some embodiments, a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of the subjectis determined. In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody,wherein the anti-PD-L1 antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8. In someembodiments, the staining is part of an IHC assay. In some embodiments,the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than or equal to 1%tumor cell (TC), as determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1antibody SP263 or 22C3. In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is less than 1% TC (e.g., from 0% to 1% TC, e.g.,PD-L1-negative), as determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1antibody SP263 or 22C3. In some embodiments, the PD-L1 expression iscalculated using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay. In some embodiments, thePD-L1 expression is calculated using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay.

In some embodiments, a detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1has been determined by RNA-seq, RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR orRT-qPCR, microarray analysis, SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or acombination thereof.

In some embodiments, the lung cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC). In some embodiments, the NSCLC is a squamous NSCLC. In otherembodiments, the NSCLC is a non-squamous NSCLC. In some embodiments, theNSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., a locally advancedunresectable NSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction less than1% TC or a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC having a PD-L1-positivetumor cell fraction greater than, or equal to, 1% TC). In someembodiments, the NSCLC is a Stage III NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIA NSCLC,Stage IIIB NSCLC, or Stage IIIC NSCLC), e.g., a Stage III NSCLC having aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction less than 1% TC (e.g., a Stage IIIANSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction less than 1% TC, aStage IIIB NSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction less than1% TC, or a Stage IIIC NSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionless than 1% TC) or a Stage III NSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction greater than, or equal to, 1% TC (e.g., a Stage IIIA NSCLChaving a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction greater than, or equal to,1% TC, a Stage IIIB NSCLC having a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractiongreater than, or equal to, 1% TC, or a Stage IIIC NSCLC having aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction greater than, or equal to, 1% TC). Insome embodiments, the NSCLC (e.g., the squamous NSCLC, the non-squamousNSCLC, or the locally advanced unresectable NSCLC) is not a Stage IVNSCLC.

In some embodiments, the subject does not have a sensitizing epidermalgrowth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphomakinase (ALK) gene rearrangement. In some embodiments, the subject doesnot have an active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection or a known orsuspected chronic active EBV infection. In some embodiments, the subjectis negative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR. In some embodiments, thesubject is negative for EBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR. In someembodiments, the subject is positive for EBV IgG or positive forEpstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA). In some embodiments, the subject ispositive for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA. In some embodiments, thesubject is negative for EBV IgG or negative for EBNA. In someembodiments, the subject is negative for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.

In some embodiments, the PFS is increased as compared to a reference PFStime, e.g., the median PFS time of a population of subjects who havereceived a treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,durvalumab) without an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In a twenty-first aspect, provided herein is a method for treating asubject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyand atezolizumab, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18;and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, andwherein the subject previously received cCRT for lung cancer, andwherein the subject has not had disease progression after the cCRT, andwherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increasein PFS as compared to treatment with durvalumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is administered at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks andatezolizumab is administered at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every threeweeks. In other embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody isadministered at a fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks and atezolizumabis administered at a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks. In otherembodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administered at afixed dose of 840 mg every four weeks and atezolizumab is administeredat a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some embodiments, the subject previously received at least two cyclesof the cCRT. In some embodiments, the cCRT comprises a platinum-basedchemotherapy. In some embodiments, the cCRT comprises a thoracicradiotherapy, e.g., a thoracic radiotherapy administered to the subjectat 60-66 Gy in 30-33 fractions. In some embodiments, the cCRT wasadministered with curative intent. In some embodiments, the cCRT wasadministered as a consolidation therapy.

In a twenty-second aspect, the invention features a method for treatinga subject having a NSCLC, the method comprising administering to thesubject one or more dosing cycles of tiragolumab and atezolizumab,wherein the subject previously received cCRT for lung cancer, andwherein the subject has not had disease progression after the cCRT, andthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with durvalumab without tiragolumab. In someembodiments, tiragolumab is administered at a fixed dose of 600 mg everythree weeks and atezolizumab is administered at a fixed dose of 1200 mgevery three weeks. In other embodiments, tiragolumab is administered ata fixed dose of 420 mg every two weeks and atezolizumab is administeredat a fixed dose of 840 mg every two weeks. In other embodiments,tiragolumab is administered at a fixed dose of 840 mg every four weeksand atezolizumab is administered at a fixed dose of 1680 mg every fourweeks.

In some embodiments, the subject previously received at least two cyclesof the cCRT. In some embodiments, the cCRT comprises a platinum-basedchemotherapy. In some embodiments, the cCRT comprises a thoracicradiotherapy, e.g., a thoracic radiotherapy administered to the subjectat 60-66 Gy in 30-33 fractions. In some embodiments, the cCRT wasadministered with curative intent. In some embodiments, the cCRT wasadministered as a consolidation therapy.

In a twenty-third aspect, provided herein is an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody for use in a method oftreating a subject having a lung cancer, wherein the method is accordingto any one of the preceding aspects.

In a twenty-fourth aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for treating asubject having a lung cancer in combination with an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody, wherein the treatment is according to the method ofany one of the preceding aspects. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody areformulated separately. In other embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody are formulated together.

In a twenty-fifth aspect, the invention features a use of an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for treating asubject having a lung cancer in combination with an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody, wherein the treatment is according to the method ofany one of the preceding aspects. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody areformulated separately. In other embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody are formulated together.

In some embodiments of any of the preceding aspects, the subject is ahuman (e.g., an adult patient).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the study design showing the parametersfor the selection of subjects, randomization into treatment arms, andtreatment endpoints.

FIG. 2 is a table showing minor imbalances in sex, race, and ECOG inbaseline demographics divided by TPS (TPS ≥50% and TPS 1-49%) at theinterim analysis timepoint.

FIG. 3 is a table showing differences in treatment outcomes and studydiscontinuations across the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% and PD-L1 TPS 1-49%populations and monotherapy and combination therapy arms at the interimanalysis timepoint.

FIG. 4 is a table showing the difference in best overall response (BOR)observed in the primary population (PD-L1 TPS ≥1%), the PD-L1 TPS ≥50%population, and the PD-L1 TPS 1-49% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the interim analysis timepoint.

FIG. 5 is a series of tables showing an improved BOR in squamous cellcancer patients in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population at the interimanalysis timepoint.

FIG. 6 is a table and accompanying graph showing the relative frequencyand type of adverse events recorded for patients receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the interim analysis timepoint. Adverse events with anasterisk were observed at higher frequency in the combination therapyarm than the monotherapy arm.

FIG. 7 is a table showing observed treatment-related and immune-relatedadverse events (AEs) were imbalanced between the treatment arms due torash and IRR at the interim analysis timepoint.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are a pair of tables showing subgroup analysis of theobjective response rate (ORR) at the primary endpoint analysistimepoint.

FIG. 9A is a table showing the difference in ORR observed in the primarypopulation (PD-L1 TPS ≥1%) receiving either an atezolizumab monotherapyor a combination therapy of tiragolumab and atezolizumab at the primaryendpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 9B is a pair of tables showing the difference in ORR observed inthe PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population and the PD-L1 TPS 1-49% populationreceiving either an atezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy oftiragolumab and atezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are a pair of tables showing subgroup analysis ofprogression-free survival (PFS) at the primary endpoint analysistimepoint.

FIG. 11A is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in PFSobserved in the primary population (PD-L1 TPS ≥1%) receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 11B is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in PFSobserved in the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 11C is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in PFSobserved in the PD-L1 TPS 1-49% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIGS. 12A and 12B are a pair of tables showing subgroup analysis ofoverall survival (OS) at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 13A is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in OSobserved in the primary population (PD-L1 TPS ≥1%) receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 13B is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in OSobserved in the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 13C is a graph and accompanying table showing the difference in OSobserved in the PD-L1 TPS 1-49% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIGS. 14A-14D are a series of waterfall plots showing the best percentchange from baseline for the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population and the PD-L1 TPS1-49% population receiving either an atezolizumab monotherapy or acombination therapy of tiragolumab and atezolizumab at the primaryendpoint analysis timepoint.

FIGS. 15A-15D are a series of graphs showing the percent change in sumof the longest diameters (SLD) of target lesions for the PD-L1 TPS ≥50%population and the PD-L1 TPS 1-49% population receiving either anatezolizumab monotherapy or a combination therapy of tiragolumab andatezolizumab at the primary endpoint analysis timepoint.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of the study design showing theparameters for the selection of subjects, randomization into treatmentarms, and treatment endpoints. 1L=first-line; ALK=anaplastic lymphomakinase (gene); ECOG=Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; EGFR=epidermalgrowth factor receptor gene; IHC=immunohistochemistry; NSCLC=non-smallcell lung cancer; PD-L1=programmed death-ligand 1; PS=PerformanceStatus; Q3W=every 3 weeks; RECIST v1.1=Response Evaluation Criteria inSolid Tumors, Version 1.1; TPS=tumor proportion score.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram of a phase III study design showing theparameters for the selection of subjects, randomization into treatmentarms, and treatment endpoints. ALK=anaplastic lymphoma kinase (gene);atezo=atezolizumab; durva=durvalumab; ECOG=Eastern Cooperative OncologyGroup; EGFR=epidermal growth factor receptor (gene); iDMC=independentData Monitoring Committee; NSCLC=non-small cell lung cancer; OS=overallsurvival; PD-L1=programmed death-ligand 1; PFS=progression-freesurvival; pos=positivity; PS=Performance Status; R=randomization;tira=tiragolumab.

FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram of the dosing schedule for experimentaland comparator arms of a phase III study. D=day; Q2W=every two weeks;Q4W=every four weeks.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION I. General Techniques

The techniques and procedures described or referenced herein aregenerally well understood and commonly employed using conventionalmethodology by those skilled in the art, such as, for example, thewidely utilized methodologies described in Sambrook et al., MolecularCloning: A Laboratory Manual 3d edition (2001) Cold Spring HarborLaboratory Press, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; Current Protocols inMolecular Biology (F. M. Ausubel, et al. eds., (2003)); the seriesMethods in Enzymology (Academic Press, Inc.): PCR 2: A PracticalApproach (M. J. MacPherson, B. D. Hames and G. R. Taylor eds. (1995)),Harlow and Lane, eds. (1988) Antibodies, A Laboratory Manual, and AnimalCell Culture (R. I. Freshney, ed. (1987)); Oligonucleotide Synthesis (M.J. Gait, ed., 1984); Methods in Molecular Biology, Humana Press; CellBiology: A Laboratory Notebook (J. E. Cellis, ed., 1998) Academic Press;Animal Cell Culture (R. I. Freshney), ed., 1987); Introduction to Celland Tissue Culture (J. P. Mather and P. E. Roberts, 1998) Plenum Press;Cell and Tissue Culture: Laboratory Procedures (A. Doyle, J. B.Griffiths, and D. G. Newell, eds., 1993-8) J. Wiley and Sons; Handbookof Experimental Immunology (D. M. Weir and C. C. Blackwell, eds.); GeneTransfer Vectors for Mammalian Cells (J. M. Miller and M. P. Calos,eds., 1987); PCR: The Polymerase Chain Reaction, (Mullis et al., eds.,1994); Current Protocols in Immunology (J. E. Coligan et al., eds.,1991); Short Protocols in Molecular Biology (Wiley and Sons, 1999);Immunobiology (C. A. Janeway and P. Travers, 1997); Antibodies (P.Finch, 1997); Antibodies: A Practical Approach (D. Catty., ed., IRLPress, 1988-1989); Monoclonal Antibodies: A Practical Approach (P.Shepherd and C. Dean, eds., Oxford University Press, 2000); UsingAntibodies: A Laboratory Manual (E. Harlow and D. Lane (Cold SpringHarbor Laboratory Press, 1999); The Antibodies (M. Zanetti and J. D.Capra, eds., Harwood Academic Publishers, 1995); and Cancer: Principlesand Practice of Oncology (V. T. DeVita et al., eds., J. B. LippincottCompany, 1993).

II. Definitions

It is to be understood that aspects and embodiments of the inventiondescribed herein include “comprising,” “consisting,” and “consistingessentially of” aspects and embodiments. As used herein, the singularform “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural references unless indicatedotherwise.

The term “about” as used herein refers to the usual error range for therespective value readily known to the skilled person in this technicalfield. Reference to “about” a value or parameter herein includes (anddescribes) embodiments that are directed to that value or parameter perse. For example, description referring to “about X” includes descriptionof “X.”

The “amount,” “level,” or “expression level,” used hereininterchangeably, of a biomarker is a detectable level in a biologicalsample. “Expression” generally refers to the process by whichinformation (e.g., gene-encoded and/or epigenetic) is converted into thestructures present and operating in the cell. Therefore, as used herein,“expression” may refer to transcription into a polynucleotide,translation into a polypeptide, or even polynucleotide and/orpolypeptide modifications (e.g., posttranslational modification of apolypeptide). Fragments of the transcribed polynucleotide, thetranslated polypeptide, or polynucleotide and/or polypeptidemodifications (e.g., posttranslational modification of a polypeptide)shall also be regarded as expressed whether they originate from atranscript generated by alternative splicing or a degraded transcript,or from a post-translational processing of the polypeptide, e.g., byproteolysis. “Expressed genes” include those that are transcribed into apolynucleotide as mRNA and then translated into a polypeptide, and alsothose that are transcribed into RNA but not translated into apolypeptide (for example, transfer and ribosomal RNAs). Expressionlevels can be measured by methods known to one skilled in the art andalso disclosed herein. The expression level or amount of a biomarker(e.g., PD-L1) can be used to identify/characterize a subject having acancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who maybe likely to respond to, or benefit from, a particular therapy (e.g., atherapy comprising one or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist, e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody).

The presence and/or expression level/amount of various biomarkersdescribed herein in a sample can be analyzed by a number ofmethodologies, many of which are known in the art and understood by theskilled artisan, including, but not limited to, immunohistochemistry(“IHC”), Western blot analysis, immunoprecipitation, molecular bindingassays, ELISA, ELIFA, fluorescence activated cell sorting (“FACS”),MassARRAY, proteomics, quantitative blood based assays (e.g., SerumELISA), biochemical enzymatic activity assays, in situ hybridization,fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), Southern analysis, Northernanalysis, whole genome sequencing, massively parallel DNA sequencing(e.g., next-generation sequencing), NANOSTRING®, polymerase chainreaction (PCR) including quantitative real time PCR (qRT-PCR) and otheramplification type detection methods, such as, for example, branchedDNA, SISBA, TMA and the like, RNA-seq, microarray analysis, geneexpression profiling, and/or serial analysis of gene expression(“SAGE”), as well as any one of the wide variety of assays that can beperformed by protein, gene, and/or tissue array analysis. Typicalprotocols for evaluating the status of genes and gene products arefound, for example in Ausubel et al., eds., 1995, Current Protocols InMolecular Biology, Units 2 (Northern Blotting), 4 (Southern Blotting),15 (Immunoblotting) and 18 (PCR Analysis). Multiplexed immunoassays suchas those available from Rules Based Medicine or Meso Scale Discovery(“MSD”) may also be used.

The term “TIGIT” or “T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains” asused herein refers to any native TIGIT from any vertebrate source,including mammals such as primates (e.g., humans) and rodents (e.g.,mice and rats), unless otherwise indicated. TIGIT is also known in theart as DKFZp667A205, FLJ39873, V-set and immunoglobulindomain-containing protein 9, V-set and transmembrane domain-containingprotein 3, VSIG9, VSTM3, and WUCAM. The term encompasses “full-length,”unprocessed TIGIT (e.g., full-length human TIGIT having the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 30), as well as any form of TIGIT that resultsfrom processing in the cell (e.g., processed human TIGIT without asignal sequence, having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 31). Theterm also encompasses naturally occurring variants of TIGIT, e.g.,splice variants or allelic variants. The amino acid sequence of anexemplary human TIGIT may be found under UniProt Accession NumberQ495A1.

The term “PD-L1” or “Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1” refers herein toany native PD-L1 from any vertebrate source, including mammals such asprimates (e.g., humans) and rodents (e.g., mice and rats), unlessotherwise indicated. PD-L1 is also known in the art as CD274 molecule,CD274 antigen, B7 homolog 1, PDCD1 Ligand 1, PDCD1 LG1, PDCD1 L1, B7H1,PDL1, programmed death ligand 1, B7-H1, and B7-H. The term alsoencompasses naturally occurring variants of PD-L1, e.g., splicevariants, or allelic variants. The amino acid sequence of an exemplaryhuman PD-L1 may be found under UniProt Accession Number Q9NZQ7 (SEQ IDNO: 32).

The term “antagonist” is used in the broadest sense, and includes anymolecule that partially or fully blocks, inhibits, or neutralizes abiological activity of a native polypeptide disclosed herein. Suitableantagonist molecules specifically include antagonist antibodies orantibody fragments (e.g., antigen-binding fragments), fragments or aminoacid sequence variants of native polypeptides, peptides, antisenseoligonucleotides, small organic molecules, etc. Methods for identifyingantagonists of a polypeptide may comprise contacting a polypeptide witha candidate antagonist molecule and measuring a detectable change in oneor more biological activities normally associated with the polypeptide.

The term “PD-1 axis binding antagonist” refers to a molecule thatinhibits the interaction of a PD-1 axis binding partner with either oneor more of its binding partner, so as to remove T-cell dysfunctionresulting from signaling on the PD-1 signaling axis, with a result beingto restore or enhance T-cell function (e.g., proliferation, cytokineproduction, target cell killing). As used herein, a PD-1 axis bindingantagonist includes a PD-1 binding antagonist, a PD-L1 bindingantagonist, and a PD-L2 binding antagonist.

The term “PD-L1 binding antagonist” refers to a molecule that decreases,blocks, inhibits, abrogates, or interferes with signal transductionresulting from the interaction of PD-L1 with either one or more of itsbinding partners, such as PD-1 or B7-1. In some embodiments, a PD-L1binding antagonist is a molecule that inhibits the binding of PD-L1 toits binding partners. In a specific aspect, the PD-L1 binding antagonistinhibits binding of PD-L1 to PD-1 and/or B7-1. In some embodiments, thePD-L1 binding antagonists include anti-PD-L1 antibodies, antigen-bindingfragments thereof, immunoadhesins, fusion proteins, oligopeptides, andother molecules that decrease, block, inhibit, abrogate, or interferewith signal transduction resulting from the interaction of PD-L1 withone or more of its binding partners, such as PD-1 or B7-1. In oneembodiment, a PD-L1 binding antagonist reduces the negativeco-stimulatory signal mediated by or through cell surface proteinsexpressed on T lymphocytes mediated signaling through PD-L1 so as torender a dysfunctional T-cell less dysfunctional (e.g., enhancingeffector responses to antigen recognition). In some embodiments, a PD-L1binding antagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody. The term“anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody” refers to an antibody orantigen-binding fragment or variant thereof that is capable of bindingPD-L1 with sufficient affinity such that it substantially or completelyinhibits the biological activity of PD-L1 (e.g., abrogates or interfereswith signal transduction resulting from the interaction of PD-L1 witheither one or more of its binding partners, such as PD-1, B7-1). Forexample, an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody may reduce the negativeco-stimulatory signal mediated by or through cell surface proteinsexpressed on T lymphocytes mediated signaling through PD-L1 so as torender a dysfunctional T-cell less dysfunctional (e.g., enhancingeffector responses to antigen recognition). In some embodiments, ananti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is a molecule that inhibits the bindingof PD-L1 to its binding partners. In a specific aspect, the anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody inhibits binding of PD-L1 to PD-1 and/or B7-1. Inone embodiment, the extent of binding of an anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody to an unrelated, non-PD-L1 protein is less than about 10% ofthe binding of the antibody to PD-L1 as measured, e.g., by aradioimmunoassay (RIA). In certain embodiments, an anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody that binds to PD-L1 has a dissociation constant (K_(D)) of ≤1μM, ≤100 nM, ≤10 nM, ≤1 nM, ≤0.1 nM, ≤0.01 nM, or ≤0.001 nM (e.g., 10⁻⁹M or less, e.g. from 10⁻⁹ M to 10⁻¹³ M, e.g., from 10⁻⁹M to 10⁻¹³ M). Incertain embodiments, an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody binds to anepitope of PD-L1 that is conserved among PD-L1 from different species.In some embodiments, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is MPDL3280A(atezolizumab), MDX-1105, MED14736 (durvalumab), or MSB0010718C(avelumab). In a specific aspect, an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody isatezolizumab, marketed as TECENTRIQ™ with a WHO Drug Information(International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances),Recommended INN: List 74, Vol. 29, No. 3, 2015 (see page 387). Inanother aspect, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is MDX-1105. Inanother specific aspect, an anti PD-L1 antagonist antibody isMSB0015718C. In still another specific aspect, an anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody is MED14736.

The term “PD-1 binding antagonist” refers to a molecule that decreases,blocks, inhibits, abrogates, or interferes with signal transductionresulting from the interaction of PD-1 with one or more of its bindingpartners, such as PD-L1, PD-L2. In some embodiments, the PD-1 bindingantagonist is a molecule that inhibits the binding of PD-1 to one ormore of its binding partners. In a specific aspect, the PD-1 bindingantagonist inhibits the binding of PD-1 to PD-L1 and/or PD-L2. Forexample, PD-1 binding antagonists include anti-PD-1 antibodies,antigen-binding fragments thereof, immunoadhesins, fusion proteins,oligopeptides, and other molecules that decrease, block, inhibit,abrogate, or interfere with signal transduction resulting from theinteraction of PD-1 with PD-L1 and/or PD-L2. In one embodiment, a PD-1binding antagonist reduces the negative co-stimulatory signal mediatedby or through cell surface proteins expressed on T lymphocytes mediatedsignaling through PD-1 so as render a dysfunctional T-cell lessdysfunctional (e.g., enhancing effector responses to antigenrecognition). In some embodiments, the PD-1 binding antagonist is ananti-PD-1 antagonist antibody.

The term “anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody” refers to an antibody orantigen-binding fragment or variant thereof that is capable of bindingPD-1 with sufficient affinity such that it substantially or completelyinhibits the biological activity of PD-1 (e.g., abrogates or interfereswith signal transduction resulting from the interaction of PD-1 witheither one or more of its binding partners, such as PD-L1). For example,an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody may reduce the negative co-stimulatorysignal mediated by or through cell surface proteins expressed on Tlymphocytes mediated signaling through PD-1 so as to render adysfunctional T-cell less dysfunctional (e.g., enhancing effectorresponses to antigen recognition). In some embodiments, an anti-PD-1antagonist antibody is a molecule that inhibits the binding of PD-1 toits binding partners. In a specific aspect, the anti-PD-1 antagonistantibody inhibits binding of PD-1 to PD-L1. In one embodiment, theextent of binding of an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody to an unrelated,non-PD-1 protein is less than about 10% of the binding of the antibodyto PD-1 as measured, e.g., by a radioimmunoassay (RIA). In certainembodiments, an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody that binds to PD-1 has adissociation constant (K_(D)) of ≤1 μM, ≤100 nM, ≤10 nM, ≤1 nM, ≤0.1 nM,≤0.01 nM, or ≤0.001 nM (e.g., 10⁻⁸ M or less, e.g. from 10⁻⁸ M to 10⁻¹³M, e.g., from 10⁻⁹M to 10⁻¹³ M). In certain embodiments, an anti-PD-1antagonist antibody binds to an epitope of PD-1 that is conserved amongPD-1 from different species. In some embodiments, the anti-PD-1antagonist antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106) or pembrolizumab (formerlylambrolizumab (MK-3475). In some embodiments, the anti-PD-1 antagonistantibody is MDX-1106 (nivolumab). In some embodiments, the anti-PD-1antagonist antibody is MK-3475 (pembrolizumab). In some embodiments, theanti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is MED1-0680. In some instances, theanti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is PDR001 (spartalizumab). In someinstances, the anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is REGN2810 (cemiplimab).In some instances, the anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is BGB-108. Inother instances, the anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody is prolgolimab,camrelizumab, sintilimab, tislelizumab, or toripalimab.

Further examples of PD-1 axis binding antagonists include cemiplimab,prolgolimab, camrelizumab, sintilimab, tislelizumab, toripalimab,dostarlimab, retifanlimab, spartalizumab, sasanlimab, penpulimab,CS1003, HLX10, SCT-110A, SHR-1316, CS1001, envafolimab, TQB2450,ZKAB001, LP-002, zimberelimab, balstilimab, genolimzumab, BI 754091,cetrelimab, YBL-006, BAT1306, HX008, CX-072, IMC-001, KL-A167,budigalimab, AMG 404, CX-188, JTX-4014, 609A, Sym021, LZMO09, F520,SG001, APL-502, cosibelimab, lodapolimab, GS-4224, INCB086550, FAZ053,TG-1501, BGB-A333, BCD-135, AK-106, LDP, GR1405, HLX20, MSB2311,MAX-10181, RC98, BION-004, AM0001, CB201, ENUM 244C8, ENUM 388D4,AUNP-012, STI-1110, ADG104, AK-103, LBL-006, hAb21, AVA-004, PDL-GEX,INCB090244, KD036, KY1003, LYN192, MT-6035, VXM10, YBL-007, ABSK041,GB7003, JS-003, and HS-636.

The term “anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody” refers to an antibody or anantigen-binding fragment or variant thereof that is capable of bindingTIGIT with sufficient affinity such that it substantially or completelyinhibits the biological activity of TIGIT. For example, an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody may block signaling through PVR, PVRL2, and/or PVRL3so as to restore a functional response by T-cells (e.g., proliferation,cytokine production, target cell killing) from a dysfunctional state toantigen stimulation. It will be understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art that in some instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody mayantagonize one TIGIT activity without affecting another TIGIT activity.For example, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody for use in certain of themethods or uses described herein is an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodythat antagonizes TIGIT activity in response to one of PVR interaction,PVRL3 interaction, or PVRL2 interaction, e.g., without affecting orminimally affecting any of the other TIGIT interactions. In oneembodiment, the extent of binding of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyto an unrelated, non-TIGIT protein is less than about 10% of the bindingof the antibody to TIGIT as measured, e.g., by a radioimmunoassay (RIA).In certain embodiments, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody that binds toTIGIT has a dissociation constant (K_(D)) of ≤1 μM, ≤100 nM, ≤10 nM, ≤1nM, ≤0.1 nM, ≤0.01 nM, or ≤0.001 nM (e.g., 10⁻⁸M or less, e.g. from10⁻⁸M to 10⁻¹³M, e.g., from 10⁻⁹M to 10⁻¹³ M). In certain embodiments,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody binds to an epitope of TIGIT that isconserved among TIGIT from different species or an epitope on TIGIT thatallows for cross-species reactivity. In one embodiment, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is tiragolumab.

As used herein, “administering” is meant a method of giving a dosage ofa compound (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody or a PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)) or acomposition (e.g., a pharmaceutical composition, e.g., a pharmaceuticalcomposition including an anti-TIGIT antibody and/or a PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antibody)) to a subject. The compoundsand/or compositions utilized in the methods described herein can beadministered, for example, intravenously (e.g., by intravenousinfusion), subcutaneously, intramuscularly, intradermally,percutaneously, intraarterially, intraperitoneally, intralesionally,intracranially, intraarticularly, intraprostatically, intrapleurally,intratracheally, intranasally, intravitreally, intravaginally,intrarectally, topically, intratumorally, peritoneally,subconjunctivally, intravesicularlly, mucosally, intrapericardially,intraumbilically, intraocularly, orally, topically, locally, byinhalation, by injection, by infusion, by continuous infusion, bylocalized perfusion bathing target cells directly, by catheter, bylavage, in cremes, or in lipid compositions. The method ofadministration can vary depending on various factors (e.g., the compoundor composition being administered and the severity of the condition,disease, or disorder being treated).

A “fixed” or “flat” dose of a therapeutic agent (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and/or a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)) herein refers to a dose that isadministered to a patient without regard for the weight or body surfacearea (BSA) of the patient. The fixed or flat dose is therefore notprovided as a mg/kg dose or a mg/m² dose, but rather as an absoluteamount of the therapeutic agent (e.g., mg).

As used herein, the term “treatment” or “treating” refers to clinicalintervention designed to alter the natural course of the individual orcell being treated during the course of clinical pathology. Desirableeffects of treatment include delaying or decreasing the rate of diseaseprogression, ameliorating or palliating the disease state, and remissionor improved prognosis. For example, an individual is successfully“treated” if one or more symptoms associated with cancer are mitigatedor eliminated, including, but are not limited to, reducing theproliferation of (or destroying) cancerous cells, decreasing symptomsresulting from the disease, increasing the quality of life of thosesuffering from the disease, decreasing the dose of other medicationsrequired to treat the disease, delaying the progression of the disease,and/or prolonging survival of individuals.

As used herein, “disease progression” refers to a worsening of adisease. A “subject has not had disease progression” if the disease hasremained stable or improved. In some instances, disease progression isradiographic disease progression, e.g., as defined by growth of existinglesions, new lesions, or recurrence of previously resolved lesions.Disease progression (e.g., radiographic disease progression) can bedetermined by RECIST v1.1. In some embodiments, disease progression (orlack of disease progression) is confirmed by a confirmatory scan and/orpathology.

As used herein, “in conjunction with” refers to administration of onetreatment modality in addition to another treatment modality. As such,“in conjunction with” refers to administration of one treatment modalitybefore, during, or after administration of the other treatment modalityto the individual.

A “disorder” or “disease” is any condition that would benefit fromtreatment including, but not limited to, disorders that are associatedwith some degree of abnormal cell proliferation, e.g., cancer, e.g.,lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)).

The term “dysfunction,” in the context of immune dysfunction, refers toa state of reduced immune responsiveness to antigenic stimulation.

The term “dysfunctional,” as used herein, also includes refractory orunresponsive to antigen recognition, specifically, impaired capacity totranslate antigen recognition into downstream T-cell effector functions,such as proliferation, cytokine production (e.g., gamma interferon)and/or target cell killing.

The terms “cancer” and “cancerous” refer to or describe thephysiological condition in mammals that is typically characterized byunregulated cell growth. Examples of cancer include, but are not limitedto, carcinoma, lymphoma, blastoma, sarcoma, and leukemia or lymphoidmalignancies. More particular examples of such cancers include, but arenot limited to, lung cancer, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),which includes squamous NSCLC or non-squamous NSCLC, including locallyadvanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent ormetastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC), adenocarcinoma of the lung, orsquamous cell cancer (e.g., epithelial squamous cell cancer); esophagealcancer; cancer of the peritoneum; hepatocellular cancer; gastric orstomach cancer, including gastrointestinal cancer and gastrointestinalstromal cancer; pancreatic cancer; glioblastoma; cervical cancer;ovarian cancer; liver cancer; bladder cancer (e.g., urothelial bladdercancer (UBC), muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), and BCG-refractorynon-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)); cancer of the urinarytract; hepatoma; breast cancer (e.g., HER2+ breast cancer andtriple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), which are estrogen receptors(ER−), progesterone receptors (PR−), and HER2 (HER2−) negative); coloncancer; rectal cancer; colorectal cancer; endometrial or uterinecarcinoma; salivary gland carcinoma; kidney or renal cancer (e.g., renalcell carcinoma (RCC)); prostate cancer; vulval cancer; thyroid cancer;hepatic carcinoma; anal carcinoma; penile carcinoma; melanoma, includingsuperficial spreading melanoma, lentigo maligna melanoma, acrallentiginous melanomas, and nodular melanomas; multiple myeloma andB-cell lymphoma (including low grade/follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma(NHL)); small lymphocytic (SL) NHL; intermediate grade/follicular NHL;intermediate grade diffuse NHL; high grade immunoblastic NHL; high gradelymphoblastic NHL; high grade small non-cleaved cell NHL; bulky diseaseNHL; mantle cell lymphoma; AIDS-related lymphoma; and Waldenstrom'sMacroglobulinemia); chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); acutelymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); acute myologenous leukemia (AML); hairycell leukemia; chronic myeloblastic leukemia (CML); post-transplantlymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD); and myelodysplastic syndromes(MDS), as well as abnormal vascular proliferation associated withphakomatoses, edema (such as that associated with brain tumors), Meigs'syndrome, brain cancer, head and neck cancer, and associated metastases.

The term “tumor” refers to all neoplastic cell growth and proliferation,whether malignant or benign, and all pre-cancerous and cancerous cellsand tissues. The terms “cancer,” “cancerous,” “cell proliferativedisorder,” “proliferative disorder,” and “tumor” are not mutuallyexclusive as referred to herein.

“Tumor immunity” refers to the process in which tumors evade immunerecognition and clearance. Thus, as a therapeutic concept, tumorimmunity is “treated” when such evasion is attenuated, and the tumorsare recognized and attacked by the immune system. Examples of tumorrecognition include tumor binding, tumor shrinkage, and tumor clearance.

As used herein, “metastasis” is meant the spread of cancer from itsprimary site to other places in the body. Cancer cells can break awayfrom a primary tumor, penetrate into lymphatic and blood vessels,circulate through the bloodstream, and grow in a distant focus(metastasize) in normal tissues elsewhere in the body. Metastasis can belocal or distant. Metastasis is a sequential process, contingent ontumor cells breaking off from the primary tumor, traveling through thebloodstream, and stopping at a distant site. At the new site, the cellsestablish a blood supply and can grow to form a life-threatening mass.Both stimulatory and inhibitory molecular pathways within the tumor cellregulate this behavior, and interactions between the tumor cell and hostcells in the distant site are also significant.

The term “anti-cancer therapy” refers to a therapy useful in treatingcancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)).Examples of anti-cancer therapeutic agents include, but are limited to,e.g., immunomodulatory agents (e.g., an immunomodulatory agent (e.g., anagent that decreases or inhibits one or more immune co-inhibitoryreceptors (e.g., one or more immune co-inhibitory receptors selectedfrom TIGIT, PD-L1, PD-1, CTLA-4, LAG3, TIM3, BTLA, and/or VISTA), suchas a CTLA-4 antagonist, e.g., an anti-CTLA-4 antagonist antibody (e.g.,ipilimumab (YERVOY®)), an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, or a PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), or anagent that increases or activates one or more immune co-stimulatoryreceptors (e.g., one or more immune co-stimulatory receptors selectedfrom CD226, OX-40, CD28, CD27, CD137, HVEM, and/or GITR), such as anOX-40 agonist, e.g., an OX-40 agonist antibody), chemotherapeuticagents, growth inhibitory agents, cytotoxic agents, agents used inradiation therapy, anti-angiogenesis agents, apoptotic agents,anti-tubulin agents, and other agents to treat cancer. Combinationsthereof are also included in the invention.

The term “cytotoxic agent” as used herein refers to a substance thatinhibits or prevents a cellular function and/or causes cell death ordestruction. Cytotoxic agents include, but are not limited to,radioactive isotopes (e.g., At²¹¹, I¹³¹, I¹²⁵, Y⁹⁰, Re¹⁸⁶, Re¹⁸⁸, Sm¹⁵³,Bi²¹², P³², Pb²¹² and radioactive isotopes of Lu); chemotherapeuticagents or drugs (e.g., methotrexate, adriamicin, vinca alkaloids(vincristine, vinblastine, etoposide), doxorubicin, melphalan, mitomycinC, chlorambucil, daunorubicin or other intercalating agents); growthinhibitory agents; enzymes and fragments thereof such as nucleolyticenzymes; antibiotics; toxins such as small molecule toxins orenzymatically active toxins of bacterial, fungal, plant or animalorigin, including fragments and/or variants thereof; and the variousantitumor or anti-cancer agents disclosed below.

“Chemotherapeutic agent” includes chemical compounds useful in thetreatment of cancer. Examples of chemotherapeutic agents includeerlotinib (TARCEVA®, Genentech/OSI Pharm.), bortezomib (VELCADE®,Millennium Pharm.), disulfiram, epigallocatechin gallate,salinosporamide A, carfilzomib, 17-AAG (geldanamycin), radicicol,lactate dehydrogenase A (LDH-A), fulvestrant (FASLODEX®, AstraZeneca),sunitib (SUTENT®, Pfizer/Sugen), letrozole (FEMARA®, Novartis), imatinibmesylate (GLEEVEC®, Novartis), finasunate (VATALANIB®, Novartis),oxaliplatin (ELOXATIN®, Sanofi), 5-FU (5-fluorouracil), leucovorin,Rapamycin (Sirolimus, RAPAMUNE®, Wyeth), Lapatinib (TYKERB®, GSK572016,Glaxo Smith Kline), Lonafamib (SCH 66336), sorafenib (NEXAVAR®, BayerLabs), gefitinib (IRESSA®, AstraZeneca), AG1478, alkylating agents suchas thiotepa and CYTOXAN® cyclosphosphamide; alkyl sulfonates such asbusulfan, improsulfan and piposulfan; aziridines such as benzodopa,carboquone, meturedopa, and uredopa; ethylenimines and methylamelaminesincluding altretamine, triethylenemelamine, triethylenephosphoramide,triethylenethiophosphoramide and trimethylomelamine; acetogenins(especially bullatacin and bullatacinone); a camptothecin (includingtopotecan and irinotecan); bryostatin; callystatin; CC-1065 (includingits adozelesin, carzelesin and bizelesin synthetic analogs);cryptophycins (particularly cryptophycin 1 and cryptophycin 8);adrenocorticosteroids (including prednisone and prednisolone);cyproterone acetate; 5α-reductases including finasteride anddutasteride); vorinostat, romidepsin, panobinostat, valproic acid,mocetinostat dolastatin; aldesleukin, talc duocarmycin (including thesynthetic analogs, KW-2189 and CB1-TM1); eleutherobin; pancratistatin; asarcodictyin; spongistatin; nitrogen mustards such as chlorambucil,chlomaphazine, chlorophosphamide, estramustine, ifosfamide,mechlorethamine, mechlorethamine oxide hydrochloride, melphalan,novembichin, phenesterine, prednimustine, trofosfamide, uracil mustard;nitrosoureas such as carmustine, chlorozotocin, fotemustine, lomustine,nimustine, and ranimnustine; antibiotics such as the enediyneantibiotics (e.g., calicheamicin, especially calicheamicin γ1I andcalicheamicin ω1I (Angew Chem. Intl. Ed. Engl. 1994 33:183-186);dynemicin, including dynemicin A; bisphosphonates, such as clodronate;an esperamicin; as well as neocarzinostatin chromophore and relatedchromoprotein enediyne antibiotic chromophores), aclacinomysins,actinomycin, authramycin, azaserine, bleomycins, cactinomycin,carabicin, caminomycin, carzinophilin, chromomycinis, dactinomycin,daunorubicin, detorubicin, 6-diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine, ADRIAMYCIN®(doxorubicin), morpholino-doxorubicin, cyanomorpholino-doxorubicin,2-pyrrolino-doxorubicin and deoxydoxorubicin), epirubicin, esorubicin,idarubicin, marcellomycin, mitomycins such as mitomycin C, mycophenolicacid, nogalamycin, olivomycins, peplomycin, porfiromycin, puromycin,quelamycin, rodorubicin, streptonigrin, streptozocin, tubercidin,ubenimex, zinostatin, zorubicin; anti-metabolites such as methotrexateand 5-fluorouracil (5-FU); folic acid analogs such as denopterin,methotrexate, pteropterin, trimetrexate; purine analogs such asfludarabine, 6-mercaptopurine, thiamiprine, thioguanine; pyrimidineanalogs such as ancitabine, azacitidine, 6-azauridine, carmofur,cytarabine, dideoxyuridine, doxifluridine, enocitabine, floxuridine;androgens such as calusterone, dromostanolone propionate, epitiostanol,mepitiostane, testolactone; anti-adrenals such as aminoglutethimide,mitotane, trilostane; folic acid replenisher such as frolinic acid;aceglatone; aldophosphamide glycoside; aminolevulinic acid; eniluracil;amsacrine; bestrabucil; bisantrene; edatraxate; defofamine; demecolcine;diaziquone; elfomithine; elliptinium acetate; an epothilone; etoglucid;gallium nitrate; hydroxyurea; lentinan; lonidainine; maytansinoids suchas maytansine and ansamitocins; mitoguazone; mitoxantrone; mopidamnol;nitraerine; pentostatin; phenamet; pirarubicin; losoxantrone;podophyllinic acid; 2-ethylhydrazide; procarbazine; PSK® polysaccharidecomplex (JHS Natural Products, Eugene, Oreg.); razoxane; rhizoxin;sizofuran; spirogermanium; tenuazonic acid; triaziquone;2,2′,2″-trichlorotriethylamine; trichothecenes (especially T-2 toxin,verracurin A, roridin A and anguidine); urethan; vindesine; dacarbazine;mannomustine; mitobronitol; mitolactol; pipobroman; gacytosine;arabinoside (“Ara-C”); cyclophosphamide; thiotepa; taxoids, e.g., TAXOL(paclitaxel; Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology, Princeton, N.J.), ABRAXANE®(Cremophor-free), albumin-engineered nanoparticle formulations ofpaclitaxel (American Pharmaceutical Partners, Schaumberg, Ill.), andTAXOTERE® (docetaxel, doxetaxel; Sanofi-Aventis); chloranmbucil; GEMZAR®(gemcitabine); 6-thioguanine; mercaptopurine; methotrexate; platinumanalogs such as cisplatin and carboplatin; vinblastine; etoposide(VP-16); ifosfamide; mitoxantrone; vincristine; NAVELBINE®(vinorelbine); novantrone; teniposide; edatrexate; daunomycin;aminopterin; capecitabine (XELODA®); ibandronate; CPT-11; topoisomeraseinhibitor RFS 2000; difluoromethylornithine (DMFO); retinoids such asretinoic acid; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, acids andderivatives of any of the above.

Chemotherapeutic agent also includes (i) anti-hormonal agents that actto regulate or inhibit hormone action on tumors such as anti-estrogensand selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), including, forexample, tamoxifen (including NOLVADEX®; tamoxifen citrate), raloxifene,droloxifene, iodoxyfene, 4-hydroxytamoxifen, trioxifene, keoxifene,LY117018, onapristone, and FARESTON® (toremifine citrate); (ii)aromatase inhibitors that inhibit the enzyme aromatase, which regulatesestrogen production in the adrenal glands, such as, for example,4(5)-imidazoles, aminoglutethimide, MEGASE® (megestrol acetate),AROMASIN® (exemestane; Pfizer), formestanie, fadrozole, RIVISOR®(vorozole), FEMARA® (letrozole; Novartis), and ARIMIDEX® (anastrozole;AstraZeneca); (iii) anti-androgens such as flutamide, nilutamide,bicalutamide, leuprolide and goserelin; buserelin, tripterelin,medroxyprogesterone acetate, diethylstilbestrol, premarin,fluoxymesterone, all transretionic acid, fenretinide, as well astroxacitabine (a 1,3-dioxolane nucleoside cytosine analog); (iv) proteinkinase inhibitors (e.g., an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (Alk) inhibitor,such as AF-802 (also known as CH-5424802 or alectinib)); (v) lipidkinase inhibitors; (vi) antisense oligonucleotides, particularly thosewhich inhibit expression of genes in signaling pathways implicated inaberrant cell proliferation, such as, for example, PKC-alpha, Ralf andH-Ras; (vii) ribozymes such as VEGF expression inhibitors (e.g.,ANGIOZYME®) and HER2 expression inhibitors; (viii) vaccines such as genetherapy vaccines, for example, ALLOVECTIN®, LEUVECTIN®, and VAXID®;PROLEUKIN®, rIL-2; a topoisomerase 1 inhibitor such as LURTOTECAN®;ABARELIX® rmRH; and (ix) pharmaceutically acceptable salts, acids andderivatives of any of the above.

Chemotherapeutic agent also includes antibodies such as alemtuzumab(Campath), bevacizumab (AVASTIN®, Genentech); cetuximab (ERBITUX®,Imclone); panitumumab (VECTIBIX®, Amgen), rituximab (RITUXAN®,Genentech/Biogen Idec), pertuzumab (OMNITARG®, 2C4, Genentech),trastuzumab (HERCEPTIN®, Genentech), tositumomab (Bexxar, Corixia), andthe antibody drug conjugate, gemtuzumab ozogamicin (MYLOTARG®, Wyeth).Additional humanized monoclonal antibodies with therapeutic potential asagents in combination with the compounds of the invention include:apolizumab, aselizumab, atlizumab, bapineuzumab, bivatuzumab mertansine,cantuzumab mertansine, cedelizumab, certolizumab pegol, cidfusituzumab,cidtuzumab, daclizumab, eculizumab, efalizumab, epratuzumab, erlizumab,felvizumab, fontolizumab, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, inotuzumab ozogamicin,ipilimumab, labetuzumab, lintuzumab, matuzumab, mepolizumab,motavizumab, motovizumab, natalizumab, nimotuzumab, nolovizumab,numavizumab, ocrelizumab, omalizumab, palivizumab, pascolizumab,pecfusituzumab, pectuzumab, pexelizumab, ralivizumab, ranibizumab,reslivizumab, reslizumab, resyvizumab, rovelizumab, ruplizumab,sibrotuzumab, siplizumab, sontuzumab, tacatuzumab tetraxetan,tadocizumab, talizumab, tefibazumab, tocilizumab, toralizumab,tucotuzumab celmoleukin, tucusituzumab, umavizumab, urtoxazumab,ustekinumab, visilizumab, and the anti-interleukin-12 (ABT-874/J695,Wyeth Research and Abbott Laboratories) which is a recombinantexclusively human-sequence, full-length IgG1λ antibody geneticallymodified to recognize interleukin-12 p40 protein.

Chemotherapeutic agent also includes “EGFR inhibitors,” which refers tocompounds that bind to or otherwise interact directly with EGFR andprevent or reduce its signaling activity, and is alternatively referredto as an “EGFR antagonist.” Examples of such agents include antibodiesand small molecules that bind to EGFR. Examples of antibodies which bindto EGFR include MAb 579 (ATCC CRL HB 8506), MAb 455 (ATCC CRL HB8507),MAb 225 (ATCC CRL 8508), MAb 528 (ATCC CRL 8509) (see, U.S. Pat. No.4,943,533, Mendelsohn et al.) and variants thereof, such as chimerized225 (C225 or Cetuximab; ERBUTIX®) and reshaped human 225 (H225) (see, WO96/40210, Imclone Systems Inc.); IMC-11F8, a fully human, EGFR-targetedantibody (Imclone); antibodies that bind type II mutant EGFR (U.S. Pat.No. 5,212,290); humanized and chimeric antibodies that bind EGFR asdescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,891,996; and human antibodies that bindEGFR, such as ABX-EGF or Panitumumab (see WO98/50433, Abgenix/Amgen);EMD 55900 (Stragliotto et al. Eur. J. Cancer 32A:636-640 (1996));EMD7200 (matuzumab) a humanized EGFR antibody directed against EGFR thatcompetes with both EGF and TGF-alpha for EGFR binding (EMD/Merck); humanEGFR antibody, HuMax-EGFR (GenMab); fully human antibodies known asE1.1, E2.4, E2.5, E6.2, E6.4, E2.11, E6.3 and E7.6.3 and described inU.S. Pat. No. 6,235,883; MDX-447 (Medarex Inc); and mAb 806 or humanizedmAb 806 (Johns et al., J. Biol. Chem. 279(29):30375-30384 (2004)). Theanti-EGFR antibody may be conjugated with a cytotoxic agent, thusgenerating an immunoconjugate (see, e.g., EP659,439A2, Merck PatentGmbH). EGFR antagonists include small molecules such as compoundsdescribed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,616,582, 5,457,105, 5,475,001, 5,654,307,5,679,683, 6,084,095, 6,265,410, 6,455,534, 6,521,620, 6,596,726,6,713,484, 5,770,599, 6,140,332, 5,866,572, 6,399,602, 6,344,459,6,602,863, 6,391,874, 6,344,455, 5,760,041, 6,002,008, and 5,747,498, aswell as the following PCT publications: WO98/14451, WO98/50038,WO99/09016, and WO99/24037. Particular small molecule EGFR antagonistsinclude OSI-774 (CP-358774, erlotinib, TARCEVA® Genentech/OSIPharmaceuticals); PD 183805 (CI 1033, 2-propenamide,N-[4-[(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)amino]-7-[3-(4-morpholinyl)propoxy]-6-quinazolinyl]-,dihydrochloride, Pfizer Inc.); ZD1839, gefitinib (IRESSA®)4-(3′-Chloro-4′-fluoroanilino)-7-methoxy-6-(3-morpholinopropoxy)quinazoline,AstraZeneca); ZM 105180 ((6-amino-4-(3-methylphenyl-amino)-quinazoline,Zeneca); BIBX-1382(N8-(3-chloro-4-fluoro-phenyl)-N2-(1-methyl-piperidin-4-yl)-pyrimido[5,4-d]pyrimidine-2,8-diamine,Boehringer Ingelheim); PKI-166((R)-4-[4-[(1-phenylethyl)amino]-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-6-yl]-phenol);(R)-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-[(1-phenylethyl)amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine);CL-387785 (N-[4-[(3-bromophenyl)amino]-6-quinazolinyl]-2-butynamide);EKB-569(N-[4-[(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)amino]-3-cyano-7-ethoxy-6-quinolinyl]-4-(dimethylamino)-2-butenamide)(Wyeth); AG1478 (Pfizer); AG1571 (SU 5271; Pfizer); dual EGFR/HER2tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as lapatinib (TYKERB®, GSK572016 orN-[3-chloro-4-[(3fluorophenyl)methoxy]phenyl]-6[5[[[2methylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino]methyl]-2-furanyl]-4-quinazolinamine).

Chemotherapeutic agents also include “tyrosine kinase inhibitors”including the EGFR-targeted drugs noted in the preceding paragraph;inhibitors of insulin receptor tyrosine kinases, including anaplasticlymphoma kinase (Alk) inhibitors, such as AF-802 (also known asCH-5424802 or alectinib), ASP3026, X396, LDK378, AP26113, crizotinib(XALKORI®), and ceritinib (ZYKADIA®); small molecule HER2 tyrosinekinase inhibitor such as TAK165 available from Takeda; CP-724,714, anoral selective inhibitor of the ErbB2 receptor tyrosine kinase (Pfizerand OSI); dual-HER inhibitors such as EKB-569 (available from Wyeth)which preferentially binds EGFR but inhibits both HER2 andEGFR-overexpressing cells; lapatinib (GSK572016; available fromGlaxo-SmithKline), an oral HER2 and EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor;PKI-166 (available from Novartis); pan-HER inhibitors such as canertinib(CI-1033; Pharmacia); Raf-1 inhibitors such as antisense agent ISIS-5132available from ISIS Pharmaceuticals which inhibit Raf-1 signaling;non-HER targeted TK inhibitors such as imatinib mesylate (GLEEVEC®,available from Glaxo SmithKline); multi-targeted tyrosine kinaseinhibitors such as sunitinib (SUTENT®, available from Pfizer); VEGFreceptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as vatalanib (PTK787/ZK222584,available from Novartis/Schering AG); MAPK extracellular regulatedkinase I inhibitor CI-1040 (available from Pharmacia); quinazolines,such as PD 153035,4-(3-chloroanilino) quinazoline; pyridopyrimidines;pyrimidopyrimidines; pyrrolopyrimidines, such as CGP 59326, CGP 60261and CGP 62706; pyrazolopyrimidines,4-(phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines; curcumin (diferuloylmethane, 4,5-bis (4-fluoroanilino)phthalimide); tyrphostines containingnitrothiophene moieties; PD-0183805 (Warner-Lamber); antisense molecules(e.g. those that bind to HER-encoding nucleic acid); quinoxalines (U.S.Pat. No. 5,804,396); tryphostins (U.S. Pat. No. 5,804,396); ZD6474(Astra Zeneca); PTK-787 (Novartis/Schering AG); pan-HER inhibitors suchas CI-1033 (Pfizer); Affinitac (ISIS 3521; Isis/Lilly); imatinibmesylate (GLEEVEC®); PKI 166 (Novartis); GW2016 (Glaxo SmithKline);CI-1033 (Pfizer); EKB-569 (Wyeth); Semaxinib (Pfizer); ZD6474(AstraZeneca); PTK-787 (Novartis/Schering AG); INC-1C11 (Imclone),rapamycin (sirolimus, RAPAMUNE®); or as described in any of thefollowing patent publications: U.S. Pat. No. 5,804,396; WO 1999/09016(American Cyanamid); WO 1998/43960 (American Cyanamid); WO 1997/38983(Warner Lambert); WO 1999/06378 (Warner Lambert); WO 1999/06396 (WarnerLambert); WO 1996/30347 (Pfizer, Inc); WO 1996/33978 (Zeneca); WO1996/3397 (Zeneca) and WO 1996/33980 (Zeneca).

Chemotherapeutic agents also include dexamethasone, interferons,colchicine, metoprine, cyclosporine, amphotericin, metronidazole,alemtuzumab, alitretinoin, allopurinol, amifostine, arsenic trioxide,asparaginase, BCG live, bevacuzimab, bexarotene, cladribine,clofarabine, darbepoetin alfa, denileukin, dexrazoxane, epoetin alfa,elotinib, filgrastim, histrelin acetate, ibritumomab, interferonalfa-2a, interferon alfa-2b, lenalidomide, levamisole, mesna,methoxsalen, nandrolone, nelarabine, nofetumomab, oprelvekin,palifermin, pamidronate, pegademase, pegaspargase, pegfilgrastim,pemetrexed disodium, plicamycin, porfimer sodium, quinacrine,rasburicase, sargramostim, temozolomide, VM-26, 6-TG, toremifene,tretinoin, ATRA, valrubicin, zoledronate, and zoledronic acid, andpharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Chemotherapeutic agents also include hydrocortisone, hydrocortisoneacetate, cortisone acetate, tixocortol pivalate, triamcinoloneacetonide, triamcinolone alcohol, mometasone, amcinonide, budesonide,desonide, fluocinonide, fluocinolone acetonide, betamethasone,betamethasone sodium phosphate, dexamethasone, dexamethasone sodiumphosphate, fluocortolone, hydrocortisone-17-butyrate,hydrocortisone-17-valerate, aclometasone dipropionate, betamethasonevalerate, betamethasone dipropionate, prednicarbate,clobetasone-17-butyrate, clobetasol-17-propionate, fluocortolonecaproate, fluocortolone pivalate and fluprednidene acetate; immuneselective anti-inflammatory peptides (ImSAIDs) such asphenylalanine-glutamine-glycine (FEG) and its D-isomeric form (feG)(IMULAN BioTherapeutics, LLC); anti-rheumatic drugs such asazathioprine, ciclosporin (cyclosporine A), D-penicillamine, gold salts,hydroxychloroquine, leflunomideminocycline, sulfasalazine, tumornecrosis factor alpha (TNFα) blockers such as etanercept (Enbrel),infliximab (Remicade), adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia),golimumab (Simponi), Interleukin 1 (IL-1) blockers such as anakinra(Kineret), T cell costimulation blockers such as abatacept (Orencia),Interleukin 6 (IL-6) blockers such as tocilizumab (ACTEMERA®);Interleukin 13 (IL-13) blockers such as lebrikizumab; Interferon alpha(IFN) blockers such as Rontalizumab; Beta 7 integrin blockers such asrhuMAb Beta7; IgE pathway blockers such as Anti-M1 prime; Secretedhomotrimeric LTa3 and membrane bound heterotrimer LTa1/62 blockers suchas Anti-lymphotoxin alpha (LTa); radioactive isotopes (e.g., At211,I131, I125, Y90, Re186, Re188, Sm153, Bi212, P32, Pb212 and radioactiveisotopes of Lu); miscellaneous investigational agents such asthioplatin, PS-341, phenylbutyrate, ET-18-OCH3, or farnesyl transferaseinhibitors (L-739749, L-744832); polyphenols such as quercetin,resveratrol, piceatannol, epigallocatechine gallate, theaflavins,flavanols, procyanidins, betulinic acid and derivatives thereof;autophagy inhibitors such as chloroquine; delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol(dronabinol, MARINOL®); beta-lapachone; lapachol; colchicines; betulinicacid; acetylcamptothecin, scopolectin, and 9-aminocamptothecin);podophyllotoxin; tegafur (UFTORAL®)); bexarotene (TARGRETIN®));bisphosphonates such as clodronate (for example, BONEFOS® or OSTAC®),etidronate (DIDROCAL®), NE-58095, zoledronic acid/zoledronate (ZOMETA®),alendronate (FOSAMAX®), pamidronate (AREDIA®), tiludronate (SKELID®), orrisedronate (ACTONEL®); and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-R);vaccines such as THERATOPE® vaccine; perifosine, COX-2 inhibitor (e.g.celecoxib or etoricoxib), proteosome inhibitor (e.g. PS341); CCI-779;tipifarnib (R11577); orafenib, ABT510; Bcl-2 inhibitor such asoblimersen sodium (GENASENSE®); pixantrone; farnesyltransferaseinhibitors such as lonafarnib (SCH 6636, SARASAR™); and pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, acids or derivatives of any of the above; as well ascombinations of two or more of the above such as CHOP, an abbreviationfor a combined therapy of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine,and prednisolone; and FOLFOX, an abbreviation for a treatment regimenwith oxaliplatin (ELOXATIN™) combined with 5-FU and leucovorin.

Chemotherapeutic agents also include non-steroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs with analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. NSAIDsinclude non-selective inhibitors of the enzyme cyclooxygenase. Specificexamples of NSAIDs include aspirin, propionic acid derivatives such asibuprofen, fenoprofen, ketoprofen, flurbiprofen, oxaprozin and naproxen,acetic acid derivatives such as indomethacin, sulindac, etodolac,diclofenac, enolic acid derivatives such as piroxicam, meloxicam,tenoxicam, droxicam, lornoxicam and isoxicam, fenamic acid derivativessuch as mefenamic acid, meclofenamic acid, flufenamic acid, tolfenamicacid, and COX-2 inhibitors such as celecoxib, etoricoxib, lumiracoxib,parecoxib, rofecoxib, rofecoxib, and valdecoxib. NSAIDs can be indicatedfor the symptomatic relief of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis,osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthropathies, ankylosing spondylitis,psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, acute gout, dysmenorrhoea,metastatic bone pain, headache and migraine, postoperative pain,mild-to-moderate pain due to inflammation and tissue injury, pyrexia,ileus, and renal colic.

As used herein, the terms “chemoradiotherapy,” “chemoradiation therapy,”and “CRT” are used interchangeably to refer to a therapy that includesadministration of a chemotherapeutic agent (e.g., a platinum-basedchemotherapeutic agent) in combination with radiation therapy (RT). CRTcan be concurrent CRT or sequential CRT.

The term “concurrent chemoradiotherapy,” or “cCRT,” is used herein torefer to administration of a chemotherapy and a radiotherapy, wherein atleast part of the administration of the chemotherapy overlaps in timewith at least part of the administration of the radiotherapy.Accordingly, concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) includes achemotherapeutic dosing regimen in which the administration of one ormore chemotherapeutic agent(s) continues after discontinuing theadministration of a radiotherapy. Alternatively, cCRT includes aradiotherapy in which the administration of the radiotherapy continuesafter discontinuing the administration of the chemotherapy. Concurrentchemoradiotherapy is distinct from sequential chemoradiotherapy, whichrefers to administration of a chemotherapy which is initiated afteradministration of a radiotherapy is discontinued or, alternatively,administration of a radiotherapy which is initiated after administrationof a chemotherapy is discontinued. An “effective amount” of a compound,for example, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody or PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), or a composition(e.g., pharmaceutical composition) thereof, is at least the minimumamount required to achieve the desired therapeutic result, such as ameasurable increase in overall survival or progression-free survival ofa particular disease or disorder (e.g., cancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g.,NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)). An effective amount herein may varyaccording to factors such as the disease state, age, sex, and weight ofthe patient, and the ability of the antibody to elicit a desiredresponse in the subject. An effective amount is also one in which anytoxic or detrimental effects of the treatment are outweighed by thetherapeutically beneficial effects. For prophylactic use, beneficial ordesired results include results such as eliminating or reducing therisk, lessening the severity, or delaying the onset of the disease,including biochemical, histological and/or behavioral symptoms of thedisease, its complications, and intermediate pathological phenotypespresenting during development of the disease. For therapeutic use,beneficial or desired results include clinical results such asdecreasing one or more symptoms resulting from the disease (e.g.,reduction or delay in cancer-related pain, symptomatic skeletal-relatedevents (SSE), reduction in symptoms per the European Organization forResearch and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (EORTCQLQ-C30, e.g., fatigue, nausea, vomiting, pain, dyspnea, insomnia,appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, or general level of physicalemotional, cognitive, or social functioning), reduction in pain asmeasured by, e.g., the 10-point pain severity (measured at its worst)numerical rating scale (NRS), and/or reduction in symptoms associatedwith lung cancer per the health-related quality of life (HRQoL)questionnaire as assessed by symptoms in lung cancer (SILC) scale (e.g.,time to deterioration (TTD) in cough dyspenea and chest pain),increasing the quality of life of those suffering from the disease,decreasing the dose of other medications required to treat the disease,enhancing effect of another medication such as via targeting, delayingthe progression of the disease (e.g. progression-free survival orradiographic progression-free survival (rPFS); delay of unequivocalclinical progression (e.g., cancer-related pain progression, symptomaticskeletal-related event, deterioration in Eastern Cooperative GroupOncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) (e.g., how the diseaseaffects the daily living abilities of the patient), and/or initiation ofnext systemic anti-cancer therapy), and/or delaying time tolung-specific antigen progression), and/or prolonging survival. In thecase of cancer or tumor, an effective amount of the drug may have theeffect in reducing the number of cancer cells; reducing the tumor size;inhibiting (i.e., slow to some extent or desirably stop) cancer cellinfiltration into peripheral organs; inhibit (i.e., slow to some extentand desirably stop) tumor metastasis; inhibiting to some extent tumorgrowth; and/or relieving to some extent one or more of the symptomsassociated with the disorder. An effective amount can be administered inone or more administrations. For purposes of this invention, aneffective amount of drug, compound, or pharmaceutical composition is anamount sufficient to accomplish prophylactic or therapeutic treatmenteither directly or indirectly. As is understood in the clinical context,an effective amount of a drug, compound, or pharmaceutical compositionmay or may not be achieved in conjunction with another drug, compound,or pharmaceutical composition. Thus, an “effective amount” may beconsidered in the context of administering one or more therapeuticagents, and a single agent may be considered to be given in an effectiveamount if, in conjunction with one or more other agents, a desirableresult may be or is achieved.

“Immunogenicity” refers to the ability of a particular substance toprovoke an immune response. Tumors are immunogenic and enhancing tumorimmunogenicity aids in the clearance of the tumor cells by the immuneresponse. Examples of enhancing tumor immunogenicity include but are notlimited to treatment with a TIGIT and/or PD-L1 antagonist (e.g.,anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies and/or anti-PDL-1 antagonistantibodies).

“Individual response” or “response” can be assessed using any endpointindicating a benefit to the subject, including, without limitation, (1)inhibition, to some extent, of disease progression (e.g., progression ofcancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)),including slowing down and complete arrest; (2) a reduction in tumorsize; (3) inhibition (i.e., reduction, slowing down or completestopping) of cancer cell infiltration into adjacent peripheral organsand/or tissues; (4) inhibition (i.e. reduction, slowing down or completestopping) of metastasis; (5) relief, to some extent, of one or moresymptoms associated with the disease or disorder (e.g., cancer, e.g.,lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)); (6) increase orextend in the length of survival, including overall survival andprogression-free survival; and/or (9) decreased mortality at a givenpoint of time following treatment.

As used herein, “complete response” or “CR” refers to disappearance ofall target lesions.

As used herein, “partial response” or “PR” refers to at least a 30%decrease in the sum of the longest diameters (SLD) of target lesions,taking as reference the baseline SLD.

As used herein, “objective response rate” (ORR) refers to the sum ofcomplete response (CR) rate and partial response (PR) rate.

As used herein, “duration of objective response” (DOR) is defined as thetime from the first occurrence of a documented objective response todisease progression, or death from any cause within 30 days of the lastdose of a treatment, whichever occurs first.

“Sustained response” refers to the sustained effect on reducing tumorgrowth after cessation of a treatment. For example, the tumor size mayremain to be the same or smaller as compared to the size at thebeginning of the administration phase. In some embodiments, thesustained response has a duration at least the same as the treatmentduration, at least 1.5×, 2.0×, 2.5×, or 3.0× length of the treatmentduration.

As used herein, “survival” refers to the patient remaining alive, andincludes overall survival as well as progression-free survival.

As used herein, “overall survival” (OS) refers to the percentage ofsubjects in a group who are alive after a particular duration of time,e.g., 1 year or 5 years from the time of diagnosis or treatment.

As used herein, “progression-free survival” (PFS) refers to the lengthof time during and after treatment during which the disease beingtreated (e.g., cancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous ornon-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IVNSCLC)) does not get worse. Progression-free survival may include theamount of time patients have experienced a complete response or apartial response, as well as the amount of time patients haveexperienced stable disease.

As used herein, “stable disease” or “SD” refers to neither sufficientshrinkage of target lesions to qualify for PR, nor sufficient increaseto qualify for PD, taking as reference the smallest SLD since thetreatment started.

As used herein, “progressive disease” or “PD” refers to at least a 20%increase in the SLD of target lesions, taking as reference the smallestSLD recorded since the treatment started or the presence of one or morenew lesions.

As used herein, “delaying progression” of a disorder or disease means todefer, hinder, slow, retard, stabilize, and/or postpone development ofthe disease or disorder (e.g., cancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC,e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)). This delay can be of varying lengths oftime, depending on the history of the disease and/or subject beingtreated. As is evident to one skilled in the art, a sufficient orsignificant delay can, in effect, encompass prevention, in that thesubject does not develop the disease. For example, in a late stagecancer, development of central nervous system (CNS) metastasis, may bedelayed.

As used herein, the term “reducing or inhibiting cancer relapse” meansto reduce or inhibit tumor or cancer relapse, or tumor or cancerprogression.

By “reduce or inhibit” is meant the ability to cause an overall decreaseof 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or greater.Reduce or inhibit can refer to the symptoms of the disorder beingtreated (e.g., cancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC, e.g., squamous ornon-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IVNSCLC)), the presence or size of metastases, or the size of the primarytumor.

By “extending survival” is meant increasing overall or progression freesurvival in a treated patient relative to an untreated patient (e.g.,relative to a patient not treated with the medicament), or relative to apatient who does not express a biomarker at the designated level, and/orrelative to a patient treated with an approved anti-tumor agent. Anobjective response refers to a measurable response, including completeresponse (CR) or partial response (PR).

The terms “detecting” and “detection” are used herein in the broadestsense to include both qualitative and quantitative measurements of atarget molecule. Detecting includes identifying the mere presence of thetarget molecule in a sample as well as determining whether the targetmolecule is present in the sample at detectable levels. Detecting may bedirect or indirect.

As used herein, a “PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction” is the percentageof viable tumor cells showing partial or complete membrane staining(exclusive of cytoplasmic staining) at any intensity relative to allviable tumor cells present in a sample, following staining of the samplein the context of an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay, e.g., an IHC assaystaining for PD-L1 using the antibody SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8.Accordingly, a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction may be calculatedusing the PD-L1 IHC SP263 (Ventana) assay, for example, by the formulaPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction=(number of PD-L1-positive tumorcells)/(total number of PD-L1-positive and PD-L1 negative tumor cells),wherein PD-L1 cytoplasmic staining of tumor cells and all non-tumorcells (e.g., tumor-infiltrating immune cells, normal cells, necroticcells, and debris) are excluded from evaluation and scoring. It will beappreciated that any given diagnostic PD-L1 antibody may correspond witha particular IHC assay protocol and/or scoring terminology that can beused to derive a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction. For example, aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction can be derived from a tumor cellsample stained with SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8 using OPTIVIEW®detection on Benchmark ULTRA, EnVision Flex on AutostainerLink 48,OPTIVIEW® detection and amplification on Benchmark ULTRA, or EnVisionFlex on AutostainerLink 48, respectively. In another example, aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction may be calculated using the PD-L1 IHC22C3 pharmDx assay (Dako) according to the formula above. A skilledartisan will appreciate that the sensitivities can vary betweendifferent PD-L1 antibodies used in IHC assays. For example, only about64% of samples that meet a 1% TC or 25% TC threshold, as definedrespectively by staining with 28-8 or 22C3 and SP263, meet the thresholdwhen stained using SP142. Hirsch et al., Journal of Thoracic Oncology2016, 12(2): 208-222. As used herein, the terms PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction and “tumor proportion score” (TPS) are usedinterchangeably.

As used herein, the “Ventana SP263 IHC assay” is conducted according tothe Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) Assay package insert (Tucson, Ariz.: VentanaMedical Systems, Inc.), which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

As used herein, the “Ventana SP142 IHC assay” is conducted according tothe Ventana PD-L1 (SP142) Assay package insert (Tucson, Ariz.: VentanaMedical Systems, Inc.), which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

As used herein, the “pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay” is conducted according tothe PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx package insert (Carpinteria, Calif.: Dako,Agilent Pathology Solutions), which is incorporated herein by referencein its entirety.

A “tumor-infiltrating immune cell,” as used herein, refers to any immunecell present in a tumor or a sample thereof. Tumor-infiltrating immunecells include, but are not limited to, intratumoral immune cells,peritumoral immune cells, other tumor stroma cells (e.g., fibroblasts),or any combination thereof. Such tumor-infiltrating immune cells can be,for example, T lymphocytes (such as CD8+T lymphocytes and/or CD4+Tlymphocytes), B lymphocytes, or other bone marrow-lineage cells,including granulocytes (e.g., neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils),monocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells (e.g., interdigitating dendriticcells), histiocytes, and natural killer cells.

The term “biomarker” as used herein refers to an indicator, e.g.,predictive, diagnostic, and/or prognostic, which can be detected in asample. The biomarker may serve as an indicator of a particular subtypeof a disease or disorder (e.g., cancer, e.g., lung cancer, e.g., NSCLC,e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) characterized by certain, molecular,pathological, histological, and/or clinical features. In someembodiments, a biomarker is a gene. Biomarkers include, but are notlimited to, polypeptides, polynucleotides (e.g., DNA, and/or RNA),polynucleotide copy number alterations (e.g., DNA copy numbers),polypeptide and polynucleotide modifications (e.g., posttranslationalmodifications), carbohydrates, and/or glycolipid-based molecularmarkers. In some embodiments, the biomarker is PD-L1.

The term “antibody” includes monoclonal antibodies (includingfull-length antibodies which have an immunoglobulin Fc region), antibodycompositions with polyepitopic specificity, multispecific antibodies(e.g., bispecific antibodies), diabodies, and single-chain molecules, aswell as antibody fragments, including antigen-binding fragments, such asFab, F(ab′)2, and Fv. The term “immunoglobulin” (Ig) is usedinterchangeably with “antibody” herein.

The basic 4-chain antibody unit is a heterotetrameric glycoproteincomposed of two identical light (L) chains and two identical heavy (H)chains. An IgM antibody consists of 5 of the basic heterotetramer unitsalong with an additional polypeptide called a J chain, and contains 10antigen binding sites, while IgA antibodies comprise from 2-5 of thebasic 4-chain units which can polymerize to form polyvalent assemblagesin combination with the J chain. In the case of IgGs, the 4-chain unitis generally about 150,000 Daltons. Each L chain is linked to an H chainby one covalent disulfide bond, while the two H chains are linked toeach other by one or more disulfide bonds depending on the H chainisotype. Each H and L chain also has regularly spaced intrachaindisulfide bridges. Each H chain has at the N-terminus, a variable domain(V_(H)) followed by three constant domains (C_(H)) for each of the α andγ chains and four C_(H) domains for μ and ε isotypes. Each L chain hasat the N-terminus, a variable domain (V_(L)) followed by a constantdomain at its other end. The VL is aligned with the VH and the CL isaligned with the first constant domain of the heavy chain (C_(H)1).Particular amino acid residues are believed to form an interface betweenthe light chain and heavy chain variable domains. The pairing of a VHand VL together forms a single antigen-binding site. For the structureand properties of the different classes of antibodies, see, e.g., Basicand Clinical Immunology, 8th Edition, Daniel P. Sties, Abba I. Terr andTristram G. Parsolw (eds), Appleton & Lange, Norwalk, Conn., 1994, page71 and Chapter 6. The L chain from any vertebrate species can beassigned to one of two clearly distinct types, called kappa and lambda,based on the amino acid sequences of their constant domains. Dependingon the amino acid sequence of the constant domain of their heavy chains(CH), immunoglobulins can be assigned to different classes or isotypes.There are five classes of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG and IgM,having heavy chains designated α, δ, ε, γ, and μ, respectively. The γand α classes are further divided into subclasses on the basis ofrelatively minor differences in the CH sequence and function, e.g.,humans express the following subclasses: IgG1, IgG2A, IgG2B, IgG3, IgG4,IgA1 and IgA2.

The term “hypervariable region” or “HVR” refers to the regions of anantibody variable domain which are hypervariable in sequence and/or formstructurally defined loops. Generally, antibodies comprise six HVRs;three in the VH (H1, H2, H3), and three in the VL (L1, L2, L3). Innative antibodies, H3 and L3 display the most diversity of the six HVRs,and H3 in particular is believed to play a unique role in conferringfine specificity to antibodies. See, e.g., Xu et al., Immunity 13:37-45(2000); Johnson and Wu, in Methods in Molecular Biology 248:1-25 (Lo,ed., Human Press, Totowa, N.J., 2003). Indeed, naturally occurringcamelid antibodies consisting of a heavy chain only are functional andstable in the absence of light chain. See, e.g., Hamers-Casterman etal., Nature 363:446-448 (1993); Sheriff et al., Nature Struct. Biol.3:733-736 (1996).

A number of HVR delineations are in use and are encompassed herein. TheKabat Complementarity Determining Regions (CDRs) are based on sequencevariability and are the most commonly used (Kabat et al., Sequences ofProteins of Immunological Interest, 5th Ed. Public Health Service,National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md. (1991)). Chothia refersinstead to the location of the structural loops (Chothia and Lesk, J.Mol. Biol. 196:901-917 (1987)). The AbM HVRs represent a compromisebetween the Kabat HVRs and Chothia structural loops, and are used byOxford Molecular's AbM antibody modeling software. The “contact” HVRsare based on an analysis of the available complex crystal structures.The residues from each of these HVRs are noted below.

Loop Kabat AbM Chothia Contact L1 L24-L34 L24-L34 L26-L32 L30-L36 L2L50-L56 L50-L56 L50-L52 L46-L55 L3 L89-L97 L89-L97 L91-L96 L89-L96 H1H31-H35B H26-H35B H26-H32 H30-H35B (Kabat numbering) H1 H31-H35 H26-H35H26-H32 H30-H35 (Chothia numbering) H2 H50-H65 H50-H58 H53-H55 H47-H58H3 H95-H102 H95-H102 H96-H101 H93-H101

HVRs may comprise “extended HVRs” as follows: 24-36 or 24-34 (L1), 46-56or 50-56 (L2) and 89-97 or 89-96 (L3) in the VL and 26-35 (H1), 50-65 or49-65 (H2) and 93-102, 94-102, or 95-102 (H3) in the VH. The variabledomain residues are numbered according to Kabat et al., supra, for eachof these definitions.

The expression “variable-domain residue-numbering as in Kabat” or“amino-acid-position numbering as in Kabat,” and variations thereof,refers to the numbering system used for heavy-chain variable domains orlight-chain variable domains of the compilation of antibodies in Kabatet al., supra. Using this numbering system, the actual linear amino acidsequence may contain fewer or additional amino acids corresponding to ashortening of, or insertion into, a FR or HVR of the variable domain.For example, a heavy-chain variable domain may include a single aminoacid insert (residue 52a according to Kabat) after residue 52 of H2 andinserted residues (e.g. residues 82a, 82b, and 82c, etc. according toKabat) after heavy-chain FR residue 82. The Kabat numbering of residuesmay be determined for a given antibody by alignment at regions ofhomology of the sequence of the antibody with a “standard” Kabatnumbered sequence.

The term “variable” refers to the fact that certain segments of thevariable domains differ extensively in sequence among antibodies. The Vdomain mediates antigen binding and defines the specificity of aparticular antibody for its particular antigen. However, the variabilityis not evenly distributed across the entire span of the variabledomains. Instead, it is concentrated in three segments calledhypervariable regions (HVRs) both in the light-chain and the heavy chainvariable domains. The more highly conserved portions of variable domainsare called the framework regions (FR). The variable domains of nativeheavy and light chains each comprise four FR regions, largely adopting abeta-sheet configuration, connected by three HVRs, which form loopsconnecting, and in some cases forming part of, the beta-sheet structure.The HVRs in each chain are held together in close proximity by the FRregions and, with the HVRs from the other chain, contribute to theformation of the antigen binding site of antibodies (see Kabat et al.,Sequences of Immunological Interest, Fifth Edition, National Instituteof Health, Bethesda, Md. (1991)). The constant domains are not involveddirectly in the binding of antibody to an antigen, but exhibit variouseffector functions, such as participation of the antibody inantibody-dependent cellular toxicity.

The “variable region” or “variable domain” of an antibody refers to theamino-terminal domains of the heavy or light chain of the antibody. Thevariable domains of the heavy chain and light chain may be referred toas “VH” and “VL”, respectively. These domains are generally the mostvariable parts of the antibody (relative to other antibodies of the sameclass) and contain the antigen binding sites.

“Framework” or “FR” refers to variable domain residues other thanhypervariable region (HVR) residues. The FR of a variable domaingenerally consists of four FR domains: FR1, FR2, FR3, and FR4.Accordingly, the HVR and FR sequences generally appear in the followingsequence in VH (or VL): FR1-H1(L1)-FR2-H2(L2)-FR3-H3(L3)-FR4.

The terms “full-length antibody,” “intact antibody,” and “wholeantibody” are used interchangeably to refer to an antibody in itssubstantially intact form, as opposed to an antibody fragment.Specifically, whole antibodies include those with heavy and light chainsincluding an Fc region. The constant domains may be native sequenceconstant domains (e.g., human native sequence constant domains) or aminoacid sequence variants thereof. In some cases, the intact antibody mayhave one or more effector functions.

An “antibody fragment” comprises a portion of an intact antibody,preferably the antigen-binding and/or the variable region of the intactantibody. Examples of antibody fragments include Fab, Fab′, F(ab′)₂ andFv fragments; diabodies; linear antibodies (see U.S. Pat. No. 5,641,870,Example 2; Zapata et al., Protein Eng. 8(10): 1057-1062 [1995]);single-chain antibody molecules and multispecific antibodies formed fromantibody fragments. Papain digestion of antibodies produced twoidentical antigen-binding fragments, called “Fab” fragments, and aresidual “Fc” fragment, a designation reflecting the ability tocrystallize readily. The Fab fragment consists of an entire L chainalong with the variable region domain of the H chain (V_(H)), and thefirst constant domain of one heavy chain (C_(H)1). Each Fab fragment ismonovalent with respect to antigen binding, i.e., it has a singleantigen-binding site. Pepsin treatment of an antibody yields a singlelarge F(ab′)₂ fragment which roughly corresponds to two disulfide linkedFab fragments having different antigen-binding activity and is stillcapable of cross-linking antigen. Fab′ fragments differ from Fabfragments by having a few additional residues at the carboxy terminus ofthe C_(H)1 domain including one or more cysteines from the antibodyhinge region. Fab′-SH is the designation herein for Fab′ in which thecysteine residue(s) of the constant domains bear a free thiol group.F(ab′)2 antibody fragments originally were produced as pairs of Fab′fragments which have hinge cysteines between them. Other chemicalcouplings of antibody fragments are also known.

The Fc fragment comprises the carboxy-terminal portions of both H chainsheld together by disulfides. The effector functions of antibodies aredetermined by sequences in the Fc region, the region which is alsorecognized by Fc receptors (FcR) found on certain types of cells.

“Functional fragments” of the antibodies of the invention comprise aportion of an intact antibody, generally including the antigen bindingor variable region of the intact antibody or the Fc region of anantibody which retains or has modified FcR binding capability. Examplesof antibody fragments include linear antibody, single-chain antibodymolecules and multispecific antibodies formed from antibody fragments.

“Fv” is the minimum antibody fragment which contains a completeantigen-recognition and -binding site. This fragment consists of a dimerof one heavy- and one light-chain variable region domain in tight,non-covalent association. From the folding of these two domains emanatesix hypervariable loops (3 loops each from the H and L chain) thatcontribute the amino acid residues for antigen binding and conferantigen binding specificity to the antibody. However, even a singlevariable domain (or half of an Fv comprising only three HVRs specificfor an antigen) has the ability to recognize and bind antigen, althoughat a lower affinity than the entire binding site.

“Single-chain Fv” also abbreviated as “sFv” or “scFv” are antibodyfragments that comprise the V_(H) and V_(L) antibody domains connectedinto a single polypeptide chain. Preferably, the sFv polypeptide furthercomprises a polypeptide linker between the V_(H) and V_(L) domains whichenables the sFv to form the desired structure for antigen binding. For areview of the sFv, see Pluckthun in The Pharmacology of MonoclonalAntibodies, vol. 113, Rosenburg and Moore eds., Springer-Verlag, NewYork, pp. 269-315 (1994)

The term “Fc region” herein is used to define a C-terminal region of animmunoglobulin heavy chain, including native-sequence Fc regions andvariant Fc regions. Although the boundaries of the Fc region of animmunoglobulin heavy chain might vary, the human IgG heavy-chain Fcregion is usually defined to stretch from an amino acid residue atposition Cys226, or from Pro230, to the carboxyl-terminus thereof. TheC-terminal lysine (residue 447 according to the EU numbering system) ofthe Fc region may be removed, for example, during production orpurification of the antibody, or by recombinantly engineering thenucleic acid encoding a heavy chain of the antibody. Accordingly, acomposition of intact antibodies may comprise antibody populations withall K447 residues removed, antibody populations with no K447 residuesremoved, and antibody populations having a mixture of antibodies withand without the K447 residue. Suitable native-sequence Fc regions foruse in the antibodies of the invention include human IgG1, IgG2 (IgG2A,IgG2B), IgG3 and IgG4. Unless otherwise specified herein, numbering ofamino acid residues in the Fc region or constant region is according tothe EU numbering system, also called the EU index, as described in Kabatet al., Sequences of Proteins of Immunological Interest, 5th Ed. PublicHealth Service, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., 1991.

The term “diabodies” refers to small antibody fragments prepared byconstructing sFv fragments (see preceding paragraph) with short linkers(about 5-10) residues) between the V_(H) and V_(L) domains such thatinter-chain but not intra-chain pairing of the V domains is achieved,thereby resulting in a bivalent fragment, i.e., a fragment having twoantigen-binding sites. Bispecific diabodies are heterodimers of two“crossover” sFv fragments in which the VH and VL domains of the twoantibodies are present on different polypeptide chains. Diabodies aredescribed in greater detail in, for example, EP 404,097; WO 93/11161;Hollinger et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90: 6444-6448 (1993).

The monoclonal antibodies herein specifically include “chimeric”antibodies (immunoglobulins) in which a portion of the heavy and/orlight chain is identical with or homologous to corresponding sequencesin antibodies derived from a particular species or belonging to aparticular antibody class or subclass, while the remainder of thechain(s) is(are) identical with or homologous to corresponding sequencesin antibodies derived from another species or belonging to anotherantibody class or subclass, as well as fragments of such antibodies, solong as they exhibit the desired biological activity (U.S. Pat. No.4,816,567; Morrison et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 81:6851-6855(1984)). Chimeric antibodies of interest herein include PRIMATIZED®antibodies wherein the antigen-binding region of the antibody is derivedfrom an antibody produced by, e.g., immunizing macaque monkeys with anantigen of interest. As used herein, “humanized antibody” is used asubset of “chimeric antibodies.”

The “class” of an antibody refers to the type of constant domain orconstant region possessed by its heavy chain. There are five majorclasses of antibodies: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM, and several of thesemay be further divided into subclasses (isotypes), e.g., IgG₁, IgG₂,IgG₃, IgG₄, IgA₁, and IgA₂. The heavy chain constant domains thatcorrespond to the different classes of immunoglobulins are called α, δ,ε, γ, and μ, respectively.

“Affinity” refers to the strength of the sum total of non-covalentinteractions between a single binding site of a molecule (e.g., anantibody) and its binding partner (e.g., an antigen, e.g., TIGIT orPD-L1). Unless indicated otherwise, as used herein, “binding affinity”refers to intrinsic binding affinity which reflects a 1:1 interactionbetween members of a binding pair (e.g., antibody and antigen). Theaffinity of a molecule X for its partner Y can generally be representedby the dissociation constant (K_(D)). Affinity can be measured by commonmethods known in the art, including those described herein. Specificillustrative and exemplary embodiments for measuring binding affinityare described in the following.

“Fc receptor” or “FcR” describes a receptor that binds to the Fc regionof an antibody. The preferred FcR is a native sequence human FcR.Moreover, a preferred FcR is one which binds an IgG antibody (a gammareceptor) and includes receptors of the FcγRI, FcγRII, and FcγRIIIsubclasses, including allelic variants and alternatively spliced formsof these receptors, FcγRII receptors include FcγRIIA (an “activatingreceptor”) and FcγRIIB (an “inhibiting receptor”), which have similaramino acid sequences that differ primarily in the cytoplasmic domainsthereof. Activating receptor FcγRIIA contains an immunoreceptortyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) in its cytoplasmic domain.Inhibiting receptor FcγRIIB contains an immunoreceptor tyrosine-basedinhibition motif (ITIM) in its cytoplasmic domain. (see M. Daëron, Annu.Rev. Immunol. 15:203-234 (1997). FcRs are reviewed in Ravetch and Kinet,Annu. Rev. Immunol. 9: 457-92 (1991); Capel et al., Immunomethods 4:25-34 (1994); and de Haas et al., J. Lab. Clin. Med. 126: 330-41 (1995).Other FcRs, including those to be identified in the future, areencompassed by the term “FcR” herein.

A “human antibody” is an antibody that possesses an amino-acid sequencecorresponding to that of an antibody produced by a human and/or has beenmade using any of the techniques for making human antibodies asdisclosed herein. This definition of a human antibody specificallyexcludes a humanized antibody comprising non-human antigen-bindingresidues. Human antibodies can be produced using various techniquesknown in the art, including phage-display libraries. Hoogenboom andWinter, J. Mol. Biol., 227:381 (1991); Marks et al., J. Mol. Biol.,222:581 (1991). Also available for the preparation of human monoclonalantibodies are methods described in Cole et al., Monoclonal Antibodiesand Cancer Therapy, Alan R. Liss, p. 77 (1985); Boerner et al., J.Immunol., 147(1):86-95 (1991). See also van Dijk and van de Winkel,Curr. Opin. Pharmacol., 5: 368-74 (2001). Human antibodies can beprepared by administering the antigen to a transgenic animal that hasbeen modified to produce such antibodies in response to antigenicchallenge, but whose endogenous loci have been disabled, e.g., immunizedxenomice (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,075,181 and 6,150,584 regardingXENOMOUSE™ technology). See also, for example, Li et al., Proc. Natl.Acad. Sci. USA, 103:3557-3562 (2006) regarding human antibodiesgenerated via a human B-cell hybridoma technology.

“Humanized” forms of non-human (e.g., murine) antibodies are chimericantibodies that contain minimal sequence derived from non-humanimmunoglobulin. In one embodiment, a humanized antibody is a humanimmunoglobulin (recipient antibody) in which residues from an HVR(hereinafter defined) of the recipient are replaced by residues from anHVR of a non-human species (donor antibody) such as mouse, rat, rabbitor non-human primate having the desired specificity, affinity, and/orcapacity. In some instances, framework (“FR”) residues of the humanimmunoglobulin are replaced by corresponding non-human residues.Furthermore, humanized antibodies may comprise residues that are notfound in the recipient antibody or in the donor antibody. Thesemodifications may be made to further refine antibody performance, suchas binding affinity. In general, a humanized antibody will comprisesubstantially all of at least one, and typically two, variable domains,in which all or substantially all of the hypervariable loops correspondto those of a non-human immunoglobulin sequence, and all orsubstantially all of the FR regions are those of a human immunoglobulinsequence, although the FR regions may include one or more individual FRresidue substitutions that improve antibody performance, such as bindingaffinity, isomerization, immunogenicity, etc. The number of these aminoacid substitutions in the FR are typically no more than 6 in the Hchain, and in the L chain, no more than 3. The humanized antibodyoptionally will also comprise at least a portion of an immunoglobulinconstant region (Fc), typically that of a human immunoglobulin. Forfurther details, see, e.g., Jones et al., Nature 321:522-525 (1986);Riechmann et al., Nature 332:323-329 (1988); and Presta, Curr. Op.Struct. Biol. 2:593-596 (1992). See also, for example, Vaswani andHamilton, Ann. Allergy, Asthma & Immunol. 1:105-115 (1998); Harris,Biochem. Soc. Transactions 23:1035-1038 (1995); Hurle and Gross, Curr.Op. Biotech. 5:428-433 (1994); and U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,982,321 and7,087,409.

The term an “isolated antibody” when used to describe the variousantibodies disclosed herein, means an antibody that has been identifiedand separated and/or recovered from a cell or cell culture from which itwas expressed. Contaminant components of its natural environment arematerials that would typically interfere with diagnostic or therapeuticuses for the polypeptide, and can include enzymes, hormones, and otherproteinaceous or non-proteinaceous solutes. In some embodiments, anantibody is purified to greater than 95% or 99% purity as determined by,for example, electrophoretic (e.g., SDS-PAGE, isoelectric focusing(IEF), capillary electrophoresis) or chromatographic (e.g., ion exchangeor reverse phase HPLC). For a review of methods for assessment ofantibody purity, see, e.g., Flatman et al., J. Chromatogr. B 848:79-87(2007). In preferred embodiments, the antibody will be purified (1) to adegree sufficient to obtain at least 15 residues of N-terminal orinternal amino acid sequence by use of a spinning cup sequenator, or (2)to homogeneity by SDS-PAGE under non-reducing or reducing conditionsusing Coomassie blue or, preferably, silver stain. Isolated antibodyincludes antibodies in situ within recombinant cells, because at leastone component of the polypeptide natural environment will not bepresent. Ordinarily, however, isolated polypeptide will be prepared byat least one purification step.

The term “monoclonal antibody” as used herein refers to an antibodyobtained from a population of substantially homogeneous antibodies,i.e., the individual antibodies comprising the population are identicalexcept for possible naturally occurring mutations and/orpost-translation modifications (e.g., isomerizations, amidations) thatmay be present in minor amounts. Monoclonal antibodies are highlyspecific, being directed against a single antigenic site. In contrast topolyclonal antibody preparations which typically include differentantibodies directed against different determinants (epitopes), eachmonoclonal antibody is directed against a single determinant on theantigen. In addition to their specificity, the monoclonal antibodies areadvantageous in that they are synthesized by the hybridoma culture,uncontaminated by other immunoglobulins. The modifier “monoclonal”indicates the character of the antibody as being obtained from asubstantially homogeneous population of antibodies, and is not to beconstrued as requiring production of the antibody by any particularmethod. For example, the monoclonal antibodies to be used in accordancewith the present invention may be made by a variety of techniques,including, for example, the hybridoma method (e.g., Kohler andMilstein., Nature, 256:495-97 (1975); Hongo et al., Hybridoma, 14 (3):253-260 (1995), Harlow et al., Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, (ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2^(nd) ed. 1988); Hammerling et al., in:Monoclonal Antibodies and T-Cell Hybridomas 563-681 (Elsevier, N.Y.,1981)), recombinant DNA methods (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567),phage-display technologies (see, e.g., Clackson et al., Nature, 352:624-628 (1991); Marks et al., J. Mol. Biol. 222: 581-597 (1992); Sidhuet al., J. Mol. Biol. 338(2): 299-310 (2004); Lee et al., J. Mol. Biol.340(5): 1073-1093 (2004); Fellouse, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101(34):12467-12472 (2004); and Lee et al., J. Immunol. Methods 284(1-2):119-132 (2004), and technologies for producing human or human-likeantibodies in animals that have parts or all of the human immunoglobulinloci or genes encoding human immunoglobulin sequences (see, e.g., WO1998/24893; WO 1996/34096; WO 1996/33735; WO 1991/10741; Jakobovits etal., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90: 2551 (1993); Jakobovits et al.,Nature 362: 255-258 (1993); Bruggemann et al., Year in Immunol. 7:33(1993); U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,545,807; 5,545,806; 5,569,825; 5,625,126;5,633,425; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,661,016; Marks et al., Bio/Technology 10:779-783 (1992); Lonberg et al., Nature 368: 856-859 (1994); Morrison,Nature 368: 812-813 (1994); Fishwild et al., Nature Biotechnol. 14:845-851 (1996); Neuberger, Nature Biotechnol. 14: 826 (1996); andLonberg and Huszar, Intern. Rev. Immunol. 13: 65-93 (1995).

As used herein, the term “binds,” “specifically binds to,” or is“specific for” refers to measurable and reproducible interactions suchas binding between a target and an antibody, which is determinative ofthe presence of the target in the presence of a heterogeneous populationof molecules including biological molecules. For example, an antibodythat specifically binds to a target (which can be an epitope) is anantibody that binds this target with greater affinity, avidity, morereadily, and/or with greater duration than it binds to other targets. Inone embodiment, the extent of binding of an antibody to an unrelatedtarget is less than about 10% of the binding of the antibody to thetarget as measured, for example, by a radioimmunoassay (RIA). In certainembodiments, an antibody that specifically binds to a target has adissociation constant (K_(D)) of ≤1 μM, ≤100 nM, ≤10 nM, ≤1 nM, or ≤0.1nM. In certain embodiments, an antibody specifically binds to an epitopeon a protein that is conserved among the protein from different species.In another embodiment, specific binding can include, but does notrequire exclusive binding. The term as used herein can be exhibited, forexample, by a molecule having a K_(D) for the target of 10⁻⁴M or lower,alternatively 10⁻⁵M or lower, alternatively 10⁻⁶ M or lower,alternatively 10⁻⁷ M or lower, alternatively 10⁻⁸ M or lower,alternatively 10⁻⁹ M or lower, alternatively 10⁻¹⁰ M or lower,alternatively 10⁻¹¹ M or lower, alternatively 10⁻¹² M or lower or aK_(D) in the range of 10⁻⁴ M to 10⁻⁶ M or 10⁻⁶ M to 10⁻¹⁰ M or 10⁻⁷ M to10⁻⁹ M. As will be appreciated by the skilled artisan, affinity andK_(D) values are inversely related. A high affinity for an antigen ismeasured by a low K_(D) value. In one embodiment, the term “specificbinding” refers to binding where a molecule binds to a particularpolypeptide or epitope on a particular polypeptide without substantiallybinding to any other polypeptide or polypeptide epitope.

The phrase “substantially reduced” or “substantially different,” as usedherein, denotes a sufficiently high degree of difference between twonumeric values (generally one associated with a molecule and the otherassociated with a reference/comparator molecule) such that one of skillin the art would consider the difference between the two values to be ofstatistical significance within the context of the biologicalcharacteristic measured by said values (e.g., K_(D) values). Thedifference between said two values is, for example, greater than about10%, greater than about 20%, greater than about 30%, greater than about40%, and/or greater than about 50% as a function of the value for thereference/comparator molecule.

The term “substantially similar” or “substantially the same,” as usedherein, denotes a sufficiently high degree of similarity between twonumeric values (for example, one associated with an antibody of theinvention and the other associated with a reference/comparatorantibody), such that one of skill in the art would consider thedifference between the two values to be of little or no biologicaland/or statistical significance within the context of the biologicalcharacteristic measured by said values (e.g., K_(D) values). Thedifference between said two values is, for example, less than about 50%,less than about 40%, less than about 30%, less than about 20%, and/orless than about 10% as a function of the reference/comparator value.

“Percent (%) amino acid sequence identity” with respect to a referencepolypeptide sequence is defined as the percentage of amino acid residuesin a candidate sequence that are identical with the amino acid residuesin the reference polypeptide sequence, after aligning the sequences andintroducing gaps, if necessary, to achieve the maximum percent sequenceidentity, and not considering any conservative substitutions as part ofthe sequence identity. Alignment for purposes of determining percentamino acid sequence identity can be achieved in various ways that arewithin the skill in the art, for instance, using publicly availablecomputer software such as BLAST, BLAST-2, ALIGN or Megalign (DNASTAR)software. Those skilled in the art can determine appropriate parametersfor aligning sequences, including any algorithms needed to achievemaximal alignment over the full length of the sequences being compared.For purposes herein, however, % amino acid sequence identity values aregenerated using the sequence comparison computer program ALIGN-2. TheALIGN-2 sequence comparison computer program was authored by Genentech,Inc., and the source code has been filed with user documentation in theU.S. Copyright Office, Washington D.C., 20559, where it is registeredunder U.S. Copyright Registration No. TXU510087. The ALIGN-2 program ispublicly available from Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, Calif., ormay be compiled from the source code. The ALIGN-2 program should becompiled for use on a UNIX operating system, including digital UNIXV4.0D. All sequence comparison parameters are set by the ALIGN-2 programand do not vary.

In situations where ALIGN-2 is employed for amino acid sequencecomparisons, the % amino acid sequence identity of a given amino acidsequence A to, with, or against a given amino acid sequence B (which canalternatively be phrased as a given amino acid sequence A that has orcomprises a certain % amino acid sequence identity to, with, or againsta given amino acid sequence B) is calculated as follows:

100 times the fraction X/Y

where X is the number of amino acid residues scored as identical matchesby the sequence alignment program ALIGN-2 in that program's alignment ofA and B, and where Y is the total number of amino acid residues in B. Itwill be appreciated that where the length of amino acid sequence A isnot equal to the length of amino acid sequence B, the % amino acidsequence identity of A to B will not equal the % amino acid sequenceidentity of B to A. Unless specifically stated otherwise, all % aminoacid sequence identity values used herein are obtained as described inthe immediately preceding paragraph using the ALIGN-2 computer program.

As used herein, “subject” or “individual” is meant a mammal, including,but not limited to, a human or non-human mammal, such as a bovine,equine, canine, ovine, or feline. In some embodiments, the subject is ahuman. Patients are also subjects herein.

The term “sample,” as used herein, refers to a composition that isobtained or derived from a subject and/or individual of interest thatcontains a cellular and/or other molecular entity that is to becharacterized and/or identified, for example based on physical,biochemical, chemical and/or physiological characteristics. For example,the phrase “tumor sample,” “disease sample,” and variations thereofrefers to any sample obtained from a subject of interest that would beexpected or is known to contain the cellular and/or molecular entitythat is to be characterized. In some embodiments, the sample is a tumortissue sample (e.g., a lung cancer tumor tissue sample, e.g., an NSCLCtumor tissue sample, e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC tumor tissuesample, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC tumor tissue sample(e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC tumor tissue sample), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC tumor tissue sample (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC tumor tissue sample).Other samples include, but are not limited to, primary or cultured cellsor cell lines, cell supernatants, cell lysates, platelets, serum,plasma, vitreous fluid, lymph fluid, synovial fluid, follicular fluid,seminal fluid, amniotic fluid, milk, whole blood, blood-derived cells,urine, cerebro-spinal fluid, saliva, sputum, tears, perspiration, mucus,stool, tumor lysates, and tissue culture medium, tissue extracts such ashomogenized tissue, cellular extracts, and combinations thereof.

A “reference sample,” “reference cell,” “reference tissue,” “controlsample,” “control cell,” or “control tissue,” as used herein, refers toa sample, cell, tissue, standard, or level that is used for comparisonpurposes. In one embodiment, a reference sample, reference cell,reference tissue, control sample, control cell, or control tissue isobtained from a healthy and/or non-diseased part of the body (e.g.,tissue or cells) of the same subject. For example, healthy and/ornon-diseased cells or tissue adjacent to the diseased cells or tissue(e.g., cells or tissue adjacent to a tumor). In another embodiment, areference sample is obtained from an untreated tissue and/or cell of thebody of the same subject. In yet another embodiment, a reference sample,reference cell, reference tissue, control sample, control cell, orcontrol tissue is obtained from a healthy and/or non-diseased part ofthe body (e.g., tissues or cells) of a subject who is not the subject.In even another embodiment, a reference sample, reference cell,reference tissue, control sample, control cell, or control tissue isobtained from an untreated tissue and/or cell of the body of anindividual who is not the subject.

The term “protein,” as used herein, refers to any native protein fromany vertebrate source, including mammals such as primates (e.g., humans)and rodents (e.g., mice and rats), unless otherwise indicated. The termencompasses “full-length,” unprocessed protein as well as any form ofthe protein that results from processing in the cell. The term alsoencompasses naturally occurring variants of the protein, e.g., splicevariants or allelic variants.

“Polynucleotide” or “nucleic acid,” as used interchangeably herein,refers to polymers of nucleotides of any length, and include DNA andRNA. The nucleotides can be deoxyribonucleotides, ribonucleotides,modified nucleotides or bases, and/or their analogs, or any substratethat can be incorporated into a polymer by DNA or RNA polymerase, or bya synthetic reaction. Thus, for instance, polynucleotides as definedherein include, without limitation, single- and double-stranded DNA, DNAincluding single- and double-stranded regions, single- anddouble-stranded RNA, and RNA including single- and double-strandedregions, hybrid molecules comprising DNA and RNA that may besingle-stranded or, more typically, double-stranded or include single-and double-stranded regions. In addition, the term “polynucleotide” asused herein refers to triple-stranded regions comprising RNA or DNA orboth RNA and DNA. The strands in such regions may be from the samemolecule or from different molecules. The regions may include all of oneor more of the molecules, but more typically involve only a region ofsome of the molecules. One of the molecules of a triple-helical regionoften is an oligonucleotide. The terms “polynucleotide” and “nucleicacid” specifically includes mRNA and cDNAs.

A polynucleotide may comprise modified nucleotides, such as methylatednucleotides and their analogs. If present, modification to thenucleotide structure may be imparted before or after assembly of thepolymer. The sequence of nucleotides may be interrupted bynon-nucleotide components. A polynucleotide may be further modifiedafter synthesis, such as by conjugation with a label. Other types ofmodifications include, for example, “caps,” substitution of one or moreof the naturally-occurring nucleotides with an analog, internucleotidemodifications such as, for example, those with uncharged linkages (e.g.,methyl phosphonates, phosphotriesters, phosphoamidates, carbamates, andthe like) and with charged linkages (e.g., phosphorothioates,phosphorodithioates, and the like), those containing pendant moieties,such as, for example, proteins (e.g., nucleases, toxins, antibodies,signal peptides, poly-L-lysine, and the like), those with intercalators(e.g., acridine, psoralen, and the like), those containing chelators(e.g., metals, radioactive metals, boron, oxidative metals, and thelike), those containing alkylators, those with modified linkages (e.g.,alpha anomeric nucleic acids), as well as unmodified forms of thepolynucleotide(s). Further, any of the hydroxyl groups ordinarilypresent in the sugars may be replaced, for example, by phosphonategroups, phosphate groups, protected by standard protecting groups, oractivated to prepare additional linkages to additional nucleotides, ormay be conjugated to solid or semi-solid supports. The 5′ and 3′terminal OH can be phosphorylated or substituted with amines or organiccapping group moieties of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Other hydroxyls mayalso be derivatized to standard protecting groups. Polynucleotides canalso contain analogous forms of ribose or deoxyribose sugars that aregenerally known in the art, including, for example, 2′-O-methyl-,2′-O-allyl-, 2′-fluoro-, or 2′-azido-ribose, carbocyclic sugar analogs,α-anomeric sugars, epimeric sugars such as arabinose, xyloses orlyxoses, pyranose sugars, furanose sugars, sedoheptuloses, acyclicanalogs, and abasic nucleoside analogs such as methyl riboside. One ormore phosphodiester linkages may be replaced by alternative linkinggroups. These alternative linking groups include, but are not limitedto, embodiments wherein phosphate is replaced by P(O)S (“thioate”),P(S)S (“dithioate”), “(O)NR₂ (“amidate”), P(O)R, P(O)OR′, CO or CH₂(“formacetal”), in which each R or R′ is independently H or substitutedor unsubstituted alkyl (1-20 C) optionally containing an ether (—O—)linkage, aryl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl or araldyl. Not alllinkages in a polynucleotide need be identical. The precedingdescription applies to all polynucleotides referred to herein, includingRNA and DNA.

“Carriers” as used herein include pharmaceutically acceptable carriers,excipients, or stabilizers that are nontoxic to the cell or mammal beingexposed thereto at the dosages and concentrations employed. Often thephysiologically acceptable carrier is an aqueous pH buffered solution.Examples of physiologically acceptable carriers include buffers such asphosphate, citrate, and other organic acids; antioxidants includingascorbic acid; low molecular weight (less than about 10 residues)polypeptide; proteins, such as serum albumin, gelatin, orimmunoglobulins; hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone;amino acids such as glycine, glutamine, asparagine, arginine or lysine;monosaccharides, disaccharides, and other carbohydrates includingglucose, mannose, or dextrins; chelating agents such as EDTA; sugaralcohols such as mannitol or sorbitol; salt-forming counterions such assodium; and/or nonionic surfactants such as TWEEN™, polyethylene glycol(PEG), and PLURONICS™.

The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” indicates that the substance orcomposition must be compatible chemically and/or toxicologically, withthe other ingredients comprising a formulation, and/or the mammal beingtreated therewith.

The term “pharmaceutical formulation” refers to a preparation which isin such form as to permit the biological activity of an activeingredient contained therein to be effective, and which contains noadditional components which are unacceptably toxic to a subject to whichthe formulation would be administered.

III. Therapeutic Methods and Uses

Provided herein are methods and uses for treating cancer (e.g., lungcancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous ornon-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IVNSCLC)) in a subject comprising administering to the subject one or moredosing cycles of an effective amount of an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody).

Dosing Regimens and Administration

The therapeutic methods and uses of the invention described hereininclude, in one aspect, administering to a subject having a cancer(e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g.,squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectableNSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have a PD-L1 tumor cellfraction of greater than, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equalto, 50%) one or more dosing cycles of an effective amount of ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and an effective amount of aPD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)), wherein the treatment results in a completeresponse (CR) or a partial response (PR) as compared to treatment withthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody, thereby treating the subject. In some instances, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) are administered every two weeks (e.g., on Days 1 and 15of each 28-day dosing cycle), every three weeks (e.g., on Day 1 of each21-day dosing cycle), or every four weeks (e.g., on Day 1 of each 28-daydosing cycle).

In some aspects, the therapeutic methods and uses of the inventiondescribed herein include administering to a subject having a cancer(e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g.,squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., Stage III NSCLC), who haspreviously received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) for lung cancer,and wherein the subject has not had disease progression after the cCRT,one or more dosing cycles of an effective amount of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and an effective amount of a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)), thereby treating the subject. In some instances, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) are administered every two weeks (e.g., on Days 1 and 15of each 28-day dosing cycle), every three weeks (e.g., on Day 1 of each21-day dosing cycle), or every four weeks (e.g., on Day 1 of each 28-daydosing cycle).

In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 1200mg (e.g., between about 30 mg to about 1100 mg, e.g., between about 60mg to about 1000 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about 900 mg, e.g.,between about 200 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., between about 300 mg toabout 800 mg, e.g., between about 400 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., betweenabout 400 mg to about 750 mg, e.g., between about 450 mg to about 750mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 700 mg, e.g., between about 550mg to about 650 mg, e.g., 600 mg±10 mg, e.g., 600±6 mg, e.g., 600±5 mg,e.g., 600±3 mg, e.g., 600±1 mg, e.g., 600±0.5 mg, e.g., 600 mg) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30mg to about 600 mg (e.g., between about 50 mg to between 600 mg, e.g.,between about 60 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about200 mg to about 550 mg, e.g., between about 250 mg to about 500 mg,e.g., between about 300 mg to about 450 mg, e.g., between about 350 mgto about 400 mg, e.g., about 375 mg) every three weeks. In someinstances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, the fixed dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) administered in a combination therapy (e.g., a combinationtreatment with a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody, e.g., atezolizumab)) may be reduced as compared toa standard dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody administered as amonotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 10 mg to about 1000mg (e.g., between about 20 mg to about 1000 mg, e.g., between about 50mg to about 900 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about 850 mg, e.g.,between about 200 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., between about 300 mg toabout 600 mg, e.g., between about 400 mg to about 500 mg, e.g., betweenabout 405 mg to about 450 mg, e.g., between about 410 mg to about 430mg, e.g., about 420 mg) every two weeks (Q2W). In some instances, theeffective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks (e.g., 420 mg±10 mg,e.g., 420±6 mg, e.g., 420±5 mg, e.g., 420±3 mg, e.g., 420±1 mg, e.g.,420±0.5 mg, e.g., 420 mg every two weeks).

In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 200 mg to about 2000mg (e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 250mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 400 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg toabout 1400 mg, e.g., between about 600 mg to about 1200 mg, e.g.,between about 700 mg to about 1100 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg toabout 1000 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 900 mg, e.g., about800, about 810, about 820, about 830, about 840, about 850, about 860,about 870, about 880, about 890, or about 900 mg) every four weeks(Q4W). In some instances, the effective amount of anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of about 840 mg every four weeks(e.g., 840 mg±10 mg, e.g., 840±6 mg, e.g., 840±5 mg, e.g., 840±3 mg,e.g., 840±1 mg, e.g., 840±0.5 mg, e.g., 840 mg every four weeks).

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg (e.g., betweenabout 100 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1600mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 400mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 600 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 700 mg toabout 1600 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 900 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 1000 mg toabout 1400 mg, e.g., between about 1050 mg to about 1350 mg, e.g.,between about 1100 mg to about 1300 mg, e.g., between about 1150 mg toabout 1250 mg, e.g., between about 1175 mg to about 1225 mg, e.g.,between about 1190 mg to about 1210 mg, e.g., 1200 mg±5 mg, e.g.,1200±2.5 mg, e.g., 1200±1.0 mg, e.g., 1200±0.5 mg, e.g., 1200) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks. Insome instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixeddose of 1200 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 80 mg to about 2000 mg every two weeks, three weeks, orfour weeks (e.g., about 840 mg every two weeks, about 1200 mg everythree weeks, or about 1680 mg every four weeks). In some embodiments,the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks andthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administeredat a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mgevery three weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administeredat a dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some instances, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200mg every three weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 20 mg to about 1600 mg (e.g., betweenabout 40 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1400mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1400 mg, e.g., between about 400mg to about 1400 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 1300 mg, e.g.,between about 600 mg to about 1200 mg, e.g., between about 700 mg toabout 1100 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 1000 mg, e.g.,between about 800 mg to about 900 mg, e.g., about 800, about 810, about820, about 830, about 840, about 850, about 860, about 870, about 880,about 890, or about 900 mg) every two weeks (Q2W). In some instances,the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is atezolizumabat a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks (e.g., 840 mg±10 mg,e.g., 840±6 mg, e.g., 840±5 mg, e.g., 840±3 mg, e.g., 840±1 mg, e.g.,840±0.5 mg, e.g., 840 mg every two weeks). In some embodiments, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is avelumab at afixed dose of about 800 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is nivolumab at afixed dose of about 240 mg every two weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 500 mg to about 3000 mg (e.g., betweenabout 500 mg to about 2800 mg, e.g., between about 600 mg to about 2700mg, e.g., between about 650 mg to about 2600 mg, e.g., between about 700mg to about 2500 mg, e.g., between about 1000 mg to about 2400 mg, e.g.,between about 1100 mg to about 2300 mg, e.g., between about 1200 mg toabout 2200 mg, e.g., between about 1300 mg to about 2100 mg, e.g.,between about 1400 mg to about 2000 mg, e.g., between about 1500 mg toabout 1900 mg, e.g., between about 1600 mg to about 1800 mg, e.g.,between about 1620 mg to about 1700 mg, e.g., between about 1640 mg toabout 1690 mg, e.g., between about 1660 mg to about 1680 mg, about 1680mg, e.g., about 1600 mg, about 1610 mg, about 1620 mg, about 1630 mg,about 1640 mg, about 1650 mg, about 1660 mg, about 1670 mg, about 1680mg, about 1690 mg, or about 1700 mg) every four weeks (Q4W). In someinstances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixeddose of 1680 mg every four weeks (e.g., 1680 mg±10 mg, e.g., 1680±6 mg,e.g., 1680±5 mg, e.g., 1680±3 mg, e.g., 1680±1 mg, e.g., 1680±0.5 mg,e.g., 1680 mg every four weeks). In some embodiments, the effectiveamount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is nivolumab at a fixed doseof about 480 mg every four weeks.

In some instances, the fixed dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) administeredin a combination therapy (e.g., a combination treatment with ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) may be reduced as comparedto a standard dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist administered as amonotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of the subject'sbody weight (e.g., between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 45 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg, e.g., between about 1 mg/kgto about 35 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg,e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10mg/kg to about 20 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., about 15±2 mg/kg, about 15±1 mg/kg, about 15±0.5 mg/kg,about 15±0.2 mg/kg, or about 15±0.1 mg/kg, e.g., about 15 mg/kg) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kgof the subject's body weight (e.g., between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., between about 0.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 1 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 7.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 14 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±1 mg/kg, e.g.,about 15±0.5 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.2 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.1 mg/kg,e.g., about 15 mg/kg) every two weeks, every three weeks, or every fourweeks. In some instances, the effective amount of PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a dose of about 15 mg/kg administered every three weeks. In someinstances, the effective amount of PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a dose of about10 mg/kg administered every two weeks. In some instances, the effectiveamount of PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a dose of about 20 mg/kg administeredevery two weeks. In some instances, the dose of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))administered in a combination therapy (e.g., a combination treatmentwith an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) may be reduced as comparedto a standard dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist administered as amonotherapy.

In any of the methods and uses of the invention, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))may be administered in one or more dosing cycles (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50 or more dosing cycles). In someinstances, the dosing cycles of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) continue until there is a lossof clinical benefit (e.g., confirmed disease progression, drugresistance, death, or unacceptable toxicity). In some instances, thelength of each dosing cycle is about 14 to 28 days (e.g., 14 days, 15days, 16 days, 17 days, 18 days, 19 days, 20 days, 21 days, 22 days, 23days, 24 days, 25 days, 26 days, 27 days, or 28 days).

In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 21 days. Insome instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) isadministered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle.For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) isadministered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 600 mg on Day 1 ofeach 21-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every threeweeks). Similarly, in some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) isadministered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle.For example, in some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks). Insome instances, both the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) are administered on about Day 1 (e.g.,Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle. For example, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously at afixed dose of about 600 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (i.e., at afixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks), and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg on Day 1of each 21-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every threeweeks).

In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 28 days. Insome instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) isadministered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle.For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) isadministered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 420 mg on Day 1 andDay 15 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 420 mg everytwo weeks). Similarly, in some instances, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is administered on about Day 1 and Day 15 (e.g., Day 1±3 days and Day15±3 days) of each dosing cycle. For example, in some instances, thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) is administered intravenously at a fixed dose ofabout 840 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixeddose of about 840 mg every two weeks). In some instances, both theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))are administered on about Day 1 and Day 15 (e.g., Day 1±3 days and Day15±3 days) of each dosing cycle. For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously at a fixed dose ofabout 420 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixeddose of about 420 mg every two weeks), and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 840 mgevery two weeks).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each 28-daydosing cycle. For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every fourweeks). Similarly, in some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) isadministered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle.For example, in some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg on Day 1 of each 28-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every four weeks). In someinstances, both the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) are administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) ofeach dosing cycle. For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 840mg on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 820 mgevery four weeks), and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg on Day 1 of each 28-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg every four weeks).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is administered to the subject by intravenous infusion over about 60±10minutes (e.g., about 50 minutes, about 51 minutes, about 52 minutes,about 53 minutes, about 54 minutes, about 55 minutes, about 56 minutes,about 57 minutes, about 58 minutes, about 59 minutes, about 60 minutes,about 61 minutes, about 62 minutes, about 63 minutes, about 64 minutes,about 65 minutes, about 66 minutes, about 67 minutes, about 68 minutes,about 69 minutes, or about 70 minutes). In some instances, the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is administered to the subject by intravenous infusionover about 60±15 minutes (e.g. about 45 minutes, about 46 minutes, about47 minutes, about 48 minutes, about 49 minutes, about 50 minutes, about51 minutes, about 52 minutes, about 53 minutes, about 54 minutes, about55 minutes, about 56 minutes, about 57 minutes, about 58 minutes, about59 minutes, about 60 minutes, about 61 minutes, about 62 minutes, about63 minutes, about 64 minutes, about 65 minutes, about 66 minutes, about67 minutes, about 68 minutes, about 69 minutes, about 70 minutes, about71 minutes, about 72 minutes, about 73 minutes, about 74 minutes, orabout 75 minutes).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is administered to the subject before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)). In someinstances, for example, following administration of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and before administration of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist, the method includes an intervening first observation period.In some instances, the method further includes a second observationperiod following administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist. Insome instances, the method includes both a first observation periodfollowing administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody andsecond observation period following administration of PD-1 axis bindingantagonist. In some instances, the first and second observation periodsare each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length. Ininstances in which the first and second observation periods are eachabout 60 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 30±10 minutes after administrationof the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonistduring the first and second observation periods, respectively. Ininstances in which the first and second observation periods are eachabout 30 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 15±10 minutes after administrationof the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonistduring the first and second observation periods, respectively.

In other instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g. atezolizumab)) is administered to the subjectbefore the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab). In someinstances, for example, following administration of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist and before administration of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody, the method includes an intervening firstobservation period. In some instances, the method includes a secondobservation period following administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody. In some instances, the method includes both a firstobservation period following administration of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist and second observation period following administration of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, the first and secondobservation periods are each between about 30 minutes to about 60minutes in length. In instances in which the first and secondobservation periods are each about 60 minutes in length, the method mayinclude recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10minutes after administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist andanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the first and second observationperiods, respectively. In instances in which the first and secondobservation periods are each about 30 minutes in length, the method mayinclude recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 15±10minutes after administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist andanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the first and second observationperiods, respectively.

In other instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 (atezolizumab)antagonist antibody) are administered to the subject simultaneously. Insome instances, for example, following administration of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) the method includes an observationperiod. In some instances, the observation period is between about 30minutes to about 60 minutes in length. In instances in which theobservation period is about 60 minutes in length, the method may includerecording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate,blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10 minutes afteradministration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during theobservation period. In instances in which the observation period isabout 30 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 15±10 minutes after administrationof the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the observationperiod.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjecthaving an NSCLC (e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locallyadvanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent ormetastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to havea PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%) by administering to the subjectone or more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed doseof 1200 mg every three weeks, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyhas a VH domain having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18and a VL domain having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, whereinthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody, as described in further detail below. In someinstances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determinedby positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using thepharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method of treating a subjecthaving an NSCLC (e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locallyadvanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent ormetastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to havea PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%) by administering to the subjectone or more dosing cycles of tiragolumab at a fixed dose of 600 mg everythree weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every threeweeks, wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) anincrease in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withouttiragolumab. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionis greater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventanaassay), as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDx assay), or as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) for use in a method oftreating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing cyclesof an effective amount of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and aneffective amount of a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody), wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PRand/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%(e.g., as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDxassay), or as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 1200mg (e.g., between about 30 mg to about 1100 mg, e.g., between about 60mg to about 1000 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about 900 mg, e.g.,between about 200 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., between about 300 mg toabout 800 mg, e.g., between about 400 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., betweenabout 400 mg to about 750 mg, e.g., between about 450 mg to about 750mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 700 mg, e.g., between about 550mg to about 650 mg, e.g., 600 mg±10 mg, e.g., 600±6 mg, e.g., 600±5 mg,e.g., 600±3 mg, e.g., 600±1 mg, e.g., 600±0.5 mg, e.g., 600 mg) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30mg to about 600 mg (e.g., between about 50 mg to between 600 mg, e.g.,between about 60 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about200 mg to about 550 mg, e.g., between about 250 mg to about 500 mg,e.g., between about 300 mg to about 450 mg, e.g., between about 350 mgto about 400 mg, e.g., about 375 mg) every three weeks. In someinstances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, the fixed dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is to be administered in a combination therapy (e.g., acombination treatment with a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody, e.g., atezolizumab)) may be reduced ascompared to a standard dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tobe administered as a monotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg (e.g., betweenabout 100 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1600mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 400mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 600 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 700 mg toabout 1600 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 900 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 1000 mg toabout 1400 mg, e.g., between about 1050 mg to about 1350 mg, e.g.,between about 1100 mg to about 1300 mg, e.g., between about 1150 mg toabout 1250 mg, e.g., between about 1175 mg to about 1225 mg, e.g.,between about 1190 mg to about 1210 mg, e.g., 1200 mg±5 mg, e.g.,1200±2.5 mg, e.g., 1200±1.0 mg, e.g., 1200±0.5 mg, e.g., 1200) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks. Insome instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixeddose of 1200 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 80 mg to about 2000 mg every two weeks, three weeks, orfour weeks (e.g., about 840 mg every two weeks, about 1200 mg everythree weeks, or about 1680 mg every four weeks). In some embodiments,the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks andthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administeredat a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mgevery three weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administeredat a dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some instances, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200mg every three weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 20 mg to about 1600 mg (e.g., betweenabout 40 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1400mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1400 mg, e.g., between about 400mg to about 1400 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 1300 mg, e.g.,between about 600 mg to about 1200 mg, e.g., between about 700 mg toabout 1100 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 1000 mg, e.g.,between about 800 mg to about 900 mg, e.g., about 800, about 810, about820, about 830, about 840, about 850, about 860, about 870, about 880,about 890, or about 900 mg) every two weeks (Q2W). In some instances,the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is atezolizumabat a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks (e.g., 840 mg±10 mg,e.g., 840±6 mg, e.g., 840±5 mg, e.g., 840±3 mg, e.g., 840±1 mg, e.g.,840±0.5 mg, e.g., 840 mg every two weeks). In some embodiments, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is avelumab at afixed dose of about 800 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is nivolumab at afixed dose of about 240 mg every two weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 500 mg to about 3000 mg (e.g., betweenabout 500 mg to about 2800 mg, e.g., between about 600 mg to about 2700mg, e.g., between about 650 mg to about 2600 mg, e.g., between about 700mg to about 2500 mg, e.g., between about 1000 mg to about 2400 mg, e.g.,between about 1100 mg to about 2300 mg, e.g., between about 1200 mg toabout 2200 mg, e.g., between about 1300 mg to about 2100 mg, e.g.,between about 1400 mg to about 2000 mg, e.g., between about 1500 mg toabout 1900 mg, e.g., between about 1600 mg to about 1800 mg, e.g.,between about 1620 mg to about 1700 mg, e.g., between about 1640 mg toabout 1690 mg, e.g., between about 1660 mg to about 1680 mg, about 1680mg, e.g., about 1600 mg, about 1610 mg, about 1620 mg, about 1630 mg,about 1640 mg, about 1650 mg, about 1660 mg, about 1670 mg, about 1680mg, about 1690 mg, or about 1700 mg) every four weeks (Q4W). In someinstances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixeddose of 1680 mg every four weeks (e.g., 1680 mg±10 mg, e.g., 1680±6 mg,e.g., 1680±5 mg, e.g., 1680±3 mg, e.g., 1680±1 mg, e.g., 1680±0.5 mg,e.g., 1680 mg every four weeks). In some embodiments, the effectiveamount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is nivolumab at a fixed doseof about 480 mg every four weeks.

In some instances, the fixed dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) to beadministered in a combination therapy (e.g., a combination treatmentwith an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) may be reduced as comparedto a standard dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) to be administered as a monotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of the subject'sbody weight (e.g., between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 45 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg, e.g., between about 1 mg/kgto about 35 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg,e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10mg/kg to about 20 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., about 15±2 mg/kg, about 15±1 mg/kg, about 15±0.5 mg/kg,about 15±0.2 mg/kg, or about 15±0.1 mg/kg, e.g., about 15 mg/kg) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kgof the subject's body weight (e.g., between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., between about 0.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 1 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 7.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 14 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±1 mg/kg, e.g.,about 15±0.5 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.2 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.1 mg/kg,e.g., about 15 mg/kg) every three weeks. In some instances, effectiveamount of PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a dose of about 15 mg/kg to beadministered every three weeks. In some instances, the dose of the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is administered in a combination therapy (e.g., acombination treatment with an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) maybe reduced as compared to a standard dose of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) administered as amonotherapy.

The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) may be administered in one or more dosing cycles (e.g.,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38,39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50 or more dosingcycles). In some instances, the dosing cycles of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))continue until there is a loss of clinical benefit (e.g., confirmeddisease progression, drug resistance, death, or unacceptable toxicity).In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 14 to 28days (e.g., 14 days, 15 days, 16 days, 17 days, 18 days, 19 days, 20days, 21 days, 22 days, 23 days, 24 days, 25 days, 26 days, 27 days, or28 days). In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 21days. In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is to be administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosingcycle. For example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is to be administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about 600 mg onDay 1 of each 21-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 600 mg everythree weeks). Similarly, in some instances, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is to be administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosingcycle. For example, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is to be administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks). Insome instances, both the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) are to be administered on about Day 1(e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle. For example, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is to be administered intravenouslyat a fixed dose of about 600 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (i.e., ata fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks), and the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is to be administered intravenously at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg every three weeks).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is to be administered to the subject by intravenous infusion over about60±10 minutes (e.g., about 50 minutes, about 51 minutes, about 52minutes, about 53 minutes, about 54 minutes, about 55 minutes, about 56minutes, about 57 minutes, about 58 minutes, about 59 minutes, about 60minutes, about 61 minutes, about 62 minutes, about 63 minutes, about 64minutes, about 65 minutes, about 66 minutes, about 67 minutes, about 68minutes, about 69 minutes, or about 70 minutes). In some instances, thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) is to be administered to the subject byintravenous infusion over about 60±15 minutes (e.g. about 45 minutes,about 46 minutes, about 47 minutes, about 48 minutes, about 49 minutes,about 50 minutes, about 51 minutes, about 52 minutes, about 53 minutes,about 54 minutes, about 55 minutes, about 56 minutes, about 57 minutes,about 58 minutes, about 59 minutes, about 60 minutes, about 61 minutes,about 62 minutes, about 63 minutes, about 64 minutes, about 65 minutes,about 66 minutes, about 67 minutes, about 68 minutes, about 69 minutes,about 70 minutes, about 71 minutes, about 72 minutes, about 73 minutes,about 74 minutes, or about 75 minutes).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is to be administered to the subject before the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)).In some instances, for example, following administration of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and before administration of the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), themethod includes an intervening first observation period. In someinstances, the method further includes a second observation periodfollowing administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In some instances, the method includesboth a first observation period following administration of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and second observation period followingadministration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody). In some instances, the first and secondobservation periods are each between about 30 minutes to about 60minutes in length. In instances in which the first and secondobservation periods are each about 60 minutes in length, the method mayinclude recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10minutes after administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody andPD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)during the first and second observation periods, respectively. Ininstances in which the first and second observation periods are eachabout 30 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 15±10 minutes after administrationof the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodyduring the first and second observation periods, respectively.

In other instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g. atezolizumab)) is to be administered to thesubject before the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab). In someinstances, for example, following administration of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and beforeadministration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, the methodincludes an intervening first observation period. In some instances, themethod includes a second observation period following administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, the methodincludes both a first observation period following administration of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) andsecond observation period following administration of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some instances, the first and second observationperiods are each between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.In instances in which the first and second observation periods are eachabout 60 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 30±10 minutes after administrationof the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the first and secondobservation periods, respectively. In instances in which the first andsecond observation periods are each about 30 minutes in length, themethod may include recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulserate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 15±10minutes after administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyduring the first and second observation periods, respectively.

In other instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 (atezolizumab)antagonist antibody) is to be administered to the subjectsimultaneously. In some instances, for example, following administrationof the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), the method includesan observation period. In some instances, the observation period isbetween about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length. In instances inwhich the observation period is about 60 minutes in length, the methodmay include recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10minutes after administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyduring the observation period. In instances in which the observationperiod is about 30 minutes in length, the method may include recordingthe subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 15±10 minutes after administrationof the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) and anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the observationperiod.

In another aspect, the invention provides an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) for use in a method oftreating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing cyclesof an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of 600 mg everythree weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every threeweeks, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domaincomprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VLdomain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, and whereinthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with atezolizumab without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody, as described in further detail below. In someinstances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determinedby positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using thepharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) for use in a method oftreating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-tumor cell positive fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing cyclesof tiragolumab at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks andatezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, and whereinthe treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFSas compared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab. In someinstances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determinedby positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using thepharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) in the manufactureor preparation of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of themedicament, and wherein the medicament is formulated for administrationof an effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and aneffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody), and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or aPR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%(e.g., as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDxassay), or as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g.,non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), whereinthe method comprises administering to the subject one or more dosingcycles of the medicament and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), and wherein the medicament isformulated for administration of an effective amount of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and an effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), and wherein thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction isgreater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive stainingwith the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g.,using the pharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of a PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) in the manufactureof a medicament for use in a method of treating a subject having acancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, and wherein the medicament isformulated for administration an effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and aneffective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to beadministered, and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PRand/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%(e.g., as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDxassay), or as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administeredat a dose of about 30 mg to about 1200 mg every two weeks, three weeks,or four weeks (e.g., about 30 mg to about 600 mg every two weeks, threeweeks, or four weeks (e.g., about 30 mg to about 600 mg every threeweeks), e.g., about 600 mg every three weeks). In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mgevery three weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 1200mg (e.g., between about 30 mg to about 1100 mg, e.g., between about 60mg to about 1000 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about 900 mg, e.g.,between about 200 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., between about 300 mg toabout 800 mg, e.g., between about 400 mg to about 800 mg, e.g., betweenabout 400 mg to about 750 mg, e.g., between about 450 mg to about 750mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 700 mg, e.g., between about 550mg to about 650 mg, e.g., 600 mg±10 mg, e.g., 600±6 mg, e.g., 600±5 mg,e.g., 600±3 mg, e.g., 600±1 mg, e.g., 600±0.5 mg, e.g., 600 mg) everythree weeks. In some instances, an effective amount of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of between about 30mg to about 600 mg (e.g., between about 50 mg to between 600 mg, e.g.,between about 60 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about 100 mg to about600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 600 mg, e.g., between about200 mg to about 550 mg, e.g., between about 250 mg to about 500 mg,e.g., between about 300 mg to about 450 mg, e.g., between about 350 mgto about 400 mg, e.g., about 375 mg) every three weeks. In someinstances, the effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, effective amount of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks. In someinstances, the fixed dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) is to be administered in a combination therapy (e.g., acombination treatment with a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., ananti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody, e.g., atezolizumab)) may be reduced ascompared to a standard dose of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tobe administered as a monotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg (e.g., betweenabout 100 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 200 mg to about 1600mg, e.g., between about 300 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 400mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 500 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 600 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g., between about 700 mg toabout 1600 mg, e.g., between about 800 mg to about 1600 mg, e.g.,between about 900 mg to about 1500 mg, e.g., between about 1000 mg toabout 1400 mg, e.g., between about 1050 mg to about 1350 mg, e.g.,between about 1100 mg to about 1300 mg, e.g., between about 1150 mg toabout 1250 mg, e.g., between about 1175 mg to about 1225 mg, e.g.,between about 1190 mg to about 1210 mg, e.g., 1200 mg±5 mg, e.g.,1200±2.5 mg, e.g., 1200±1.0 mg, e.g., 1200±0.5 mg, e.g., 1200) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks. Insome instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixeddose of 1200 mg every three weeks.

In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 80 mg to about 2000 mg every two weeks, three weeks, orfour weeks (e.g., about 840 mg every two weeks, about 1200 mg everythree weeks, or about 1680 mg every four weeks). In some embodiments,the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks andthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered at a dose of about 1680mg every four weeks. In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administeredat a dose of about 600 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist is administered at a dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.In some embodiments, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administered ata dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some embodiments, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is administered at a dose of about 600 mgevery three weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is administeredat a dose of about 840 mg every two weeks.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks. In some instances, theeffective amount of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of about 1200mg every three weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) is a fixed dose of 1680 mg every four weeks.

In some instances, the fixed dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) to beadministered in a combination therapy (e.g., a combination treatmentwith an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) may be reduced as comparedto a standard dose of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) to be administered as a monotherapy.

In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg of the subject'sbody weight (e.g., between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 45 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg, e.g., between about 1 mg/kgto about 35 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg,e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10mg/kg to about 20 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., about 15±2 mg/kg, about 15±1 mg/kg, about 15±0.5 mg/kg,about 15±0.2 mg/kg, or about 15±0.1 mg/kg, e.g., about 15 mg/kg) everythree weeks. In some instances, the effective amount of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is a dose of between about 0.01 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kgof the subject's body weight (e.g., between about 0.1 mg/kg to about 15mg/kg, e.g., between about 0.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 1 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 2.5 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., betweenabout 7.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 10 mg/kg to about15 mg/kg, e.g., between about 12.5 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g.,between about 14 mg/kg to about 15 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±1 mg/kg, e.g.,about 15±0.5 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.2 mg/kg, e.g., about 15±0.1 mg/kg,e.g., about 15 mg/kg) every three weeks. In some instances, theeffective amount of PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is a dose of about 15 mg/kg tobe administered every three weeks. In some instances, the dose of thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(e.g., atezolizumab)) administered in a combination therapy (e.g., acombination treatment with an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, such as ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) maybe reduced as compared to a standard dose of the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) administered as amonotherapy.

In any of the uses of the invention, the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))may be administered in one or more dosing cycles (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50 or more dosing cycles). In someinstances, the dosing cycles of the medicament comprising anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))continue until there is a loss of clinical benefit (e.g., confirmeddisease progression, drug resistance, death, or unacceptable toxicity).In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 14 to 28days (e.g., 14 days, 15 days, 16 days, 17 days, 18 days, 19 days, 20days, 21 days, 22 days, 23 days, 24 days, 25 days, 26 days, 27 days, or28 days).

In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 21 days. Insome instances, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is to be administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3days) of each dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is to be administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 600 mg on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks).Similarly, in some instances, the medicament comprising the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is to be administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days)of each dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is to be administered intravenously at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose ofabout 1200 mg every three weeks). In some instances, the medicamentcomprising both the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) are to be administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3days) of each dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is to be administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 600 mg on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks), and themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is to be administeredintravenously at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks).

In some instances, the length of each dosing cycle is about 28 days. Insome instances, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days)of each dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously ata fixed dose of about 420 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle(i.e., at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks). Similarly, insome instances, the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab))is administered on about Day 1 and Day 15 (e.g., Day 1±3 days and Day15±3 days) of each dosing cycle. For example, in some instances, themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administered intravenouslyat a fixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle(i.e., at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks). In someinstances, the medicament comprising both the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) are administered onabout Day 1 and Day 15 (e.g., Day 1±3 days and Day 15±3 days) of eachdosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously at afixed dose of about 420 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle(i.e., at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks), and themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administered intravenouslyat a fixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1 and Day 15 of each 28-day cycle(i.e., at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks).

In some instances, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days)of each 28-day dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodyas disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously ata fixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at afixed dose of about 420 mg every four weeks). Similarly, in someinstances, the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) isadministered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) of each dosing cycle.For example, in some instances, the medicament comprising the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) is administered intravenously at a fixed dose of about1680 mg on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixed dose of about840 mg every four weeks). In some instances, the medicament comprisingboth the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) are administered on about Day 1 (e.g., Day 1±3 days) ofeach dosing cycle. For example, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody asdisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) is administered intravenously at afixed dose of about 840 mg on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at afixed dose of about 820 mg every four weeks), and the medicamentcomprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is administered intravenously at a fixeddose of about 1680 mg on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle (i.e., at a fixeddose of about 1680 mg every four weeks), In some instances, themedicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)is administered to the subject by intravenous infusion over about 60±10minutes (e.g., about 50 minutes, about 51 minutes, about 52 minutes,about 53 minutes, about 54 minutes, about 55 minutes, about 56 minutes,about 57 minutes, about 58 minutes, about 59 minutes, about 60 minutes,about 61 minutes, about 62 minutes, about 63 minutes, about 64 minutes,about 65 minutes, about 66 minutes, about 67 minutes, about 68 minutes,about 69 minutes, or about 70 minutes). In some instances, themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) is to be administered to thesubject by intravenous infusion over about 60±15 minutes (e.g. about 45minutes, about 46 minutes, about 47 minutes, about 48 minutes, about 49minutes, about 50 minutes, about 51 minutes, about 52 minutes, about 53minutes, about 54 minutes, about 55 minutes, about 56 minutes, about 57minutes, about 58 minutes, about 59 minutes, about 60 minutes, about 61minutes, about 62 minutes, about 63 minutes, about 64 minutes, about 65minutes, about 66 minutes, about 67 minutes, about 68 minutes, about 69minutes, about 70 minutes, about 71 minutes, about 72 minutes, about 73minutes, about 74 minutes, or about 75 minutes).

In some instances, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) is to be administered to the subject before themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)). In some instances, forexample, following administration of the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and before administration of themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody), the method includes an intervening firstobservation period. In some instances, the method further includes asecond observation period following administration of the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody). In someinstances, the method includes both a first observation period followingadministration of the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and second observation period following administration of themedicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody). In some instances, the first and secondobservation periods are each between about 30 minutes to about 60minutes in length. In instances in which the first and secondobservation periods are each about 60 minutes in length, the method mayinclude recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10minutes after administration of the medicament comprising the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) during the first andsecond observation periods, respectively. In instances in which thefirst and second observation periods are each about 30 minutes inlength, the method may include recording the subject's vital signs(e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) atabout 15±10 minutes after administration of the medicament comprisingthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the medicament comprising thePD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)during the first and second observation periods, respectively.

In other instances, the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g. atezolizumab)) isto be administered to the subject before the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab). In some instances, for example, followingadministration of the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and beforeadministration of the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody, the method includes an intervening first observation period.In some instances, the method includes a second observation periodfollowing administration of the medicament comprising the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some instances, the method includes both a firstobservation period following administration of the medicament comprisingthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)and second observation period following administration of the medicamentcomprising the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thefirst and second observation periods are each between about 30 minutesto about 60 minutes in length. In instances in which the first andsecond observation periods are each about 60 minutes in length, themethod may include recording the subject's vital signs (e.g., pulserate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) at about 30±10minutes after administration of the medicament comprising the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and themedicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during thefirst and second observation periods, respectively. In instances inwhich the first and second observation periods are each about 30 minutesin length, the method may include recording the subject's vital signs(e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) atabout 15±10 minutes after administration of the medicament comprisingthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)and the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody duringthe first and second observation periods, respectively.

In other instances, the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 (atezolizumab) antagonist antibody) is tobe administered to the subject simultaneously. In some instances, forexample, following administration of the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and the medicament comprising the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) themethod includes an observation period. In some instances, theobservation period is between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes inlength. In instances in which the observation period is about 60 minutesin length, the method may include recording the subject's vital signs(e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) atabout 30±10 minutes after administration of the medicament comprisingthe PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)and the medicament comprising the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody duringthe observation period. In instances in which the observation period isabout 30 minutes in length, the method may include recording thesubject's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate, bloodpressure, and temperature) at about 15±10 minutes after administrationof the medicament comprising the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) and the medicament comprising theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody during the observation period.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) in the manufactureor preparation of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%), wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of themedicament, wherein the medicament is formulated for administration ofthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of between about 30mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at a fixed dose ofbetween about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every three weeks, and wherein thetreatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS ascompared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of a PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) in the manufactureof a medicament for use in a method of treating a subject having acancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, wherein the medicament isformulated for administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at a fixed dose of between about 80 mgto about 1600 mg every three weeks and the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody is to be administered at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg toabout 1200 mg every three weeks, and wherein the treatment results in(a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatmentwith the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody) without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances,the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%(e.g., as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDxassay), or as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g.,non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, whereinthe method comprises administering to the subject one or more dosingcycles of the medicament and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody), wherein the medicament is formulatedfor administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at a fixed doseof between about 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three weeks and the PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) at afixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every three weeks,and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) anincrease in PFS as compared to treatment with the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using theVentana assay), as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDx assay), or as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In someembodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 30%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and atezolizumab in the manufacture of a medicamentfor use in a method of treating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lungcancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous ornon-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IVNSCLC)) who has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction of greater than, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equalto, 50%, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject oneor more dosing cycles of the medicament, wherein the medicament isformulated for administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed doseof 1200 mg every three weeks, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodycomprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:17 or 18; and a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ IDNO: 19, and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b)an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, as described in further detailbelow. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction isgreater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive stainingwith the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g.,using the pharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody in the manufacture of a medicament for use in amethod of treating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g.,non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who hasbeen determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, whereinthe method comprises administering to the subject one or more dosingcycles of the medicament and atezolizumab, wherein the medicament isformulated for administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks and atezolizumab is to beadministered at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, wherein theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising theamino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VL domain comprisingthe amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, as described in further detailbelow, and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b)an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%(e.g., as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDxassay), or as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of atezolizumab in themanufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand an anti-TIGIT antibody, wherein the medicament is formulated foradministration of atezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every threeweeks and the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered at afixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks, wherein the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody comprises: a VH domain comprising the amino acidsequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18; and a VL domain comprising the aminoacid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19, as described in further detail below,and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) anincrease in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab without theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, the PD-L1-positivetumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263(e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determined by positive staining withthe anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDx assay), or asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). Insome embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greaterthan, or equal to, 30%, as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of tiragolumab andatezolizumab in the manufacture of a medicament for use in a method oftreating a subject having a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-smallcell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g.,locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), orrecurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has beendetermined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than,or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing cyclesof the medicament, wherein the medicament is formulated foradministration of tiragolumab at a fixed dose of 600 mg every threeweeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks, andwherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increasein PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greaterthan, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive staining withthe anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g.,using the pharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of tiragolumab in themanufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand atezolizumab, wherein the medicament is formulated foradministration of tiragolumab at a fixed dose of 600 mg every threeweeks and atezolizumab is to be administered at a fixed dose of 1200 mgevery three weeks, and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PRand/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumabwithout tiragolumab. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is greater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using theVentana assay), as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody 22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDx assay), or as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In someembodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, orequal to, 30%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1antibody SP142.

In another aspect, the invention provides uses of atezolizumab in themanufacture of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subjecthaving a cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) who has been determined to have aPD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%(e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicamentand tiragolumab, wherein the medicament is formulated for administrationof atezolizumab at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks andtiragolumab is to be administered at a fixed dose of 600 mg every threeweeks, and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b)an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withouttiragolumab. In some instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fractionis greater than, or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventanaassay), as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody22C3 (e.g., using the pharmDx assay), or as determined by positivestaining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In any of the methods, uses, or compositions for use described herein,the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)), or amedicament thereof, may be administered in conjunction with (eitherseparately or together), one or more additional anti-cancer therapeuticagent(s) (e.g., an immunomodulatory agent (e.g., an agent that decreasesor inhibits one or more immune co-inhibitory receptors (e.g., one ormore immune co-inhibitory receptors selected from TIGIT, PD-L1, PD-1,CTLA-4, LAG3, TIM3, BTLA, and/or VISTA), such as a CTLA-4 antagonist,e.g., an anti-CTLA-4 antagonist antibody (e.g., ipilimumab (YERVOY®)),or an agent that increases or activates one or more immuneco-stimulatory receptors (e.g., one or more immune co-stimulatoryreceptors selected from CD226, OX-40, CD28, CD27, CD137, HVEM, and/orGITR), such as an OX-40 agonist, e.g., an OX-40 agonist antibody), achemotherapeutic agent, a cytotoxic agent, a growth inhibitory agent, aradiotherapy/radiation therapy, and/or an anti-hormonal agent, such asthose recited herein above).

In any of the methods, uses, or compositions for use described herein,the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody as disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)), or amedicament thereof, is for treating a subject having a lung cancer. Insome instances, the lung cancer is a NSCLC. The cancer may be at anearly or late stage. In some instances, the NSCLC is a squamous NSCLC.In some instances, the NSCLC is a non-squamous NSCLC. In some instances,the NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC. In some instances,the NSCLC is a Stage IIIB NSCLC. In some instances, the NSCLC is arecurrent or metastatic NSCLC. In some instances, the NSCLC is a StageIV NSCLC. In some instances, the subject has not been previously treatedfor Stage IV NSCLC.

In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositions for usedescribed herein, the subject has no EGFR or ALK genomic tumoraberrations. In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, orcompositions for use described herein, the subject does not have asensitizing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation oranaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement. In some instances,the subject has an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) PerformanceStatus (PS) of 0 or 1.

Methods for detecting the mutational status EGFR and ALK are well knownin the art, and include, but are not limited to, sequencing DNA fromclinical samples (e.g., tumor biopsies or blood samples (e.g.,circulating tumor DNA in blood)) using a next-generation sequencingmethod, such as the targeted gene pulldown and sequencing methoddescribed in Frampton et al. (Nature Biotechnology. 31(11): 1023-1033,2013), which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Such anext-generation sequencing method can be used with any of the methodsdisclosed herein to detect various mutations (e.g., insertions,deletions, base substitutions, focal gene amplifications, and/orhomozygous gene deletions), while enabling the use of small samples(e.g., from small-core needle biopsies, fine-needle aspirations, and/orcell blocks) or fixed samples (e.g., formalin-fixed andparaffin-embedded (FFPE) samples). Other methods for the detection ofthe mutational status of EGFR and ALK include fluorescence in situhybridization (FISH) and immunohistochemical (IHC) methods. Exemplarymethods for the detection of the mutational status of ALK are disclosedin U.S. Pat. No. 9,651,555, which is herein incorporated by reference inits entirety. In some instances, the VENTANA® anti-ALK (D5F3) IHC assayis used to determine the mutational status of the ALK gene.

In some instances of any of the methods described herein, the mutationis a sensitizing EGFR mutation. Sensitizing EGFR mutations are wellknown in the art and include those described in U.S. Publication No: US2018/0235968 and in Juan et al. (Therapeutic Advances in MedicalOncology. 9(3): 201-216, 2017), which are incorporated by referenceherein in their entireties. In some instances, the sensitizing EGFRmutation is a mutation in any one of exons 18-21 (e.g., a mutation inexon 18, exon 19, exon 20, and/or exon 21). In some instances, thesensitizing EGFR mutation is a deletion of exon 19 (dell 9). In otherinstances, sensitizing EGFR mutation is a L858R point mutation in exon21. In some instances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a G719X pointmutation in exon 18, wherein “X” is most commonly C, A, or S. In someinstances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a G719S point mutation inexon 18. In some instances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a G719Apoint mutation in exon 18. In some instances, the sensitizing EGFRmutation is a S720F point mutation in exon 18. In some instances, thesensitizing EGFR mutation is a L861Q point mutation in exon 21. In someinstances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a L861R point mutation inexon 21. In other instances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a T790Mpoint mutation. In some instances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is anE709X point mutation, where “X” is most commonly K, A, or H. In someinstances, the sensitizing EGFR mutation is a S7681 point mutation.

In some instances of any of the methods described herein, the mutationis an ALK gene rearrangement. ALK gene rearrangements are well known inthe art and include those described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,651,555 and in Duet al. (Thoracic Cancer. 9: 423-430, 2018), which are incorporatedherein by reference in their entireties. In some instances, the ALK generearrangement results in the creation of an oncogenic ALK tyrosinekinase that activates downstream signaling pathways resulting inincreased cell proliferation and survival. In some instances, the ALKgene rearrangement is an ALK rearrangement with a gene selected from thegroup consisting of EML4, KIF5B, KLC1, TFG, TPR, HIP1, STRN, DCTN1,SQSTM1, NPM1, BCL11A, B/RC6, RANBP2, AT/C, CLTC, TMP4, and MSN resultingin the formation of a fusion oncogene. In some instances, the ALK generearrangement is an EML4 rearrangement with ALK resulting in theformation of the fusion oncogene EML4-ALK.

In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositions for usedescribed herein, the subject does not have a pulmonarylymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC. Methods for detectingthe subtype of NSCLC are well known in the art, and include, but are notlimited to, methods of determination by histopathological criteria, orby molecular features (e.g., a subtype characterized by expression ofone or a combination of biomarkers (e.g., particular genes or proteinsencoded by said genes)). In some instances, the sample is selected fromthe group consisting of a tissue sample, a whole blood sample, a serumsample, and a plasma sample. In some instances, the tissue sample is atumor sample.

In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositions for usedescribed herein, the subject does not have an active Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) infection or a known or suspected chronic active EBV infection.Indicators of active or chronic active EBV infections for use in themethods described herein can include, but are not limited to, EBV IgM,EBV IgG, Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA), and Epstein-Barr viralparticles detected in a sample from the subject (e.g., a blood or serumsample). Methods for detecting the presence of one or more indicators ofactive or chronic active EBV infection, including EBV IgM, EBV IgG,Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA), and Epstein-Barr viral particles ina sample from a subject are well known in the art, and include, but arenot limited to, methods involving serological diagnosis (e.g., thedetection of EBV DNA (e.g., by PCR analysis of a blood sample for thedetection of EBV viral particles) or EBV antigens or anti-EBV antibodies(e.g., detection of EBNA, EBV IgM, or EBV IgG using heterophilicantibodies). In some instances, the sample is selected from the groupconsisting of a whole blood sample, a serum sample, and a plasma sample.In some instances, the subject is negative for EBV IgM and/or negativeby EBV PCR. In some instances, the subject is negative for EBV IgMand/or negative by EBV PCR and is positive for EBV IgG and/or positivefor Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA). In other instances, the subjectis negative for EBV IgG and/or negative for EBNA.

In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositions for usedescribed herein, the subject has a PD-L1 selected tumor (e.g., a tumorhaving high PD-L1 expression, e.g., a tumor PD-L1 expression with aminimum PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction or TPS 30% (e.g., 50%) asdetermined by an IHC with the SP263 or 22C3 antibody). In someinstances, the PD-L1 selected tumor is a tumor that has been determinedto have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction or PD-L1 TPS of greaterthan, or equal to, 30% (e.g., greater than, or equal to, 50%) by animmunohistochemical (IHC) assay. In some instances, the IHC assay usesthe anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8. In some instances,the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263. In some instances, the IHCassay uses anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3. In some instances, the tumor samplehas been determined to have a TPS of greater than, or equal to, 50%. Insome instances, the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than,or equal to, 50% (e.g., as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., using the Ventana assay), as determinedby positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 (e.g., using thepharmDx assay), or as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142.

In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositions for usedescribed herein, a tumor sample obtained from the individual has adetectable protein expression level of PD-L1. In some instances, thedetectable protein expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by anIHC assay. In some instances, the IHC assay uses anti-PD-L1 antibodySP142. In some instances, the tumor sample has been determined to have adetectable expression level of PD-L1 in greater than, or equal to, 1% ofthe tumor cells in the tumor sample. In some instances, the tumor samplehas been determined to have a detectable expression level of PD-L1 ingreater than, or equal to, 1% and less than 5% of the tumor cells in thetumor sample. In some instances, the tumor sample has been determined tohave a detectable expression level of PD-L1 in greater than, or equalto, 5% and less than 50% of the tumor cells in the tumor sample. In someinstances, the tumor sample has been determined to have a detectableexpression level of PD-L1 in greater than, or equal to, 50% of the tumorcells in the tumor sample. In some instances, the tumor sample has beendetermined to have a detectable expression level of PD-L1 intumor-infiltrating immune cells that comprise greater than, or equal to,1% of the tumor sample. In some instances, the tumor sample has beendetermined to have a detectable expression level of PD-L1 intumor-infiltrating immune cells that comprise greater than, or equal to,1% and less than 5% of the tumor sample. In some instances, the tumorsample has been determined to have a detectable expression level ofPD-L1 in tumor-infiltrating immune cells that comprise greater than, orequal to, 5% and less than 10% of the tumor sample. In some instances,the tumor sample has been determined to have a detectable expressionlevel of PD-L1 in tumor-infiltrating immune cells that comprise greaterthan, or equal to, 10% of the tumor sample.

In some instances, a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of the subjectis determined. In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is determined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody,wherein the anti-PD-L1 antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8 (e.g., aspart of an IHC assay). In some embodiments, the PD-L1-positive tumorcell fraction is greater than or equal to 1% tumor cell (TC), asdetermined by positive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g.,as calculated using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay) or 22C3 (e.g., ascalculated using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay). In some embodiments, thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is less than 1% TC (e.g., from 0% to1% TC, e.g., PD-L1-negative), as determined by positive staining with ananti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 (e.g., as calculated using the Ventana SP263IHC assay) or 22C3 (e.g., as calculated using the pharmDx 22C3 IHCassay). In some instances, in any of the methods, uses, or compositionsfor use described herein, a tumor sample obtained from the individualhas a detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1. In someinstances, the detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1 hasbeen determined by RNA-seq, RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR,microarray analysis, SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combinationthereof. In some instances, the sample is selected from the groupconsisting of a tissue sample, a whole blood sample, a serum sample, anda plasma sample. In some instances, the tissue sample is a tumor sample.In some instances, the tumor sample comprises tumor-infiltrating immunecells, tumor cells, stromal cells, and any combinations thereof.

In some instances, the methods, uses, and/or compositions for usedescribed herein involve treating a subject having a lung cancer (e.g.,NSCLC, e.g., squamous NSCLC or non-squamous NSCLC, locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., a Stage III NSCLC (e.g., a Stage IIIA NSCLC,Stage IIIB NSCLC, and/or Stage IIIC NSCLC))) who has previously receivedcCRT for lung cancer and has not progressed after the cCRT (e.g., asdetermined by radiographic disease progression after the cCRT). In someinstances, the methods, uses, or compositions for use described hereininvolve treating a subject having an NSCLC, e.g., squamous NSCLC ornon-squamous NSCLC, locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., a StageIII NSCLC (e.g., a Stage IIIA NSCLC, Stage IIIB NSCLC, and/or Stage IIICNSCLC)) who has previously received cCRT for NSCLC, and has notprogressed after the cCRT (e.g., as determined by radiographic diseaseprogression after the cCRT). In some instances, the methods, uses, orcompositions for use described herein involve treating a subject havinga locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., a Stage III NSCLC (e.g., aStage IIIA NSCLC, Stage IIIB NSCLC, and/or Stage IIIC NSCLC)) who haspreviously received cCRT for NSCLC (e.g., a locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., a Stage III NSCLC (e.g., a Stage IIIA NSCLC,Stage IIIA NSCLC, and/or Stage IIIc NSCLC))) and has not progressedafter the cCRT (e.g., as determined by radiographic disease progressionafter the cCRT). In some instances, the NSCLC is not a Stage IV NSCLC.

Disease progression can be determined by RESIST v1.1. In someembodiments, the subject previously received at least two cycles of thecCRT (e.g., at least three cycles of the cCRT, at least four cycles ofthe cCRT, at least five cycles of the cCRT, at least six cycles of thecCRT, or more).

In some embodiments, the cCRT administered to the subject includes aplatinum-based chemotherapy (e.g., the cCRT is a concurrentplatinum-based CRT, e.g., a concurrent CRT comprising administration ofcisplatin (e.g., cisplatin-etoposide or cisplatin-vinorelbine) or aconcurrent CRT comprising administration of carboplatin (e.g.,carboplatin-paclitaxel)). In some embodiments, the cCRT comprises athoracic radiotherapy. In some embodiments, the radiotherapy wasadministered to the subject with a dose no less than the biologicalequivalent of 60 Gy in 2.0 Gy fractions (e.g., at a dose of 60-66 Gy in30-33 fractions). In some instances, the radiotherapy is administeredover the course of six-to-seven weeks. In some instances, the cCRT wasadministered with curative intent. In some embodiments, the cCRT wasadministered as a consolidation therapy.

In some instances, the subject has good performance status, e.g., Grade0 or 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance StatusScale. In some instances, the subject is characterized as fully activeand/or able to carry on all pre-disease performance without restriction(e.g., Grade 0 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group PerformanceStatus Scale). In some instances, the subject is characterized asrestricted in physically strenuous activity but ambulatory and able tocarry out work of a light or sedentary nature (e.g., light housework oroffice work) (e.g., Grade 1 on the Eastern Cooperative Oncology GroupPerformance Status Scale).

In some instances, the progression-free survival (PFS) of the subject isincreased as compared to a reference PFS time. In some instances,wherein the reference PFS time is the median PFS time of a population ofsubjects who have received a treatment comprising a PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) without ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In some embodiments, the PFS of the individual is measured according toRECIST v1.1 criteria, as described in Eisenhauer et al., Eur. J. Cancer.2009, 45:228-47. In some embodiments, PFS is measured as the period oftime from the start of treatment to the first occurrence of diseaseprogression as determined by RECIST v1.1 criteria. In some embodiments,PFS is measured as the time from the start of treatment to the time ofdeath.

In some embodiments, the treatment extends the PFS of the subject by atleast about 3.1 months (e.g., by 3.1-120 months, by 3.5-100 months, by4.0-60 months, by 5.0-48 months, by 6.0-36 months, by 8.0-24 months, orby 10-12 months, e.g., by at least about 2.4 months, 2.5 months, 2.6months, 2.7 months, 2.8 months, 2.9 months, 3.0 months, 3.1 months, 3.2months, 3.3 months, 3.4 months, 3.5 months, 3.6 months, 3.7 months, 3.8months, 3.9 months, 4.0 months, 4.1 months, 4.2 months, 4.3 months, 4.4months, 4.5 months, 4.6 months, 4.7 months, 4.8 months, 4.9 months, 5.0months, 5.5 months, 6.0 months, 6.5 months, 7.0 months, 7.5 months, 8.0months, 8.5 months, 9.0 months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5 months, 11months, 11.5 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16months, 17 months, 18 months, 19 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22months, 23 months, 24 months, 25 months, 26 months, 27 months, 28months, 29 months, 30 months, 31 months, 32 months, 33 months, 34months, 35 months, or 36 months) as compared to treatment with a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) without theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some embodiments, the treatmentextends the PFS of the subject by at least about 4.9 months (e.g., by4.9-120 months, by 5-100 months, by 6-80 months, by 7-60 months, by 8-48months, by 9-36 months, or by 10-24 months, e.g., by at least about 4.9months, 5.0 months, 5.5 months, 6.0 months, 6.5 months, 7.0 months, 7.5months, 8.0 months, 8.5 months, 9.0 months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5months, 11 months, 11.5 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15months, 16 months, 17 months, 18 months, 19 months, 20 months, 21months, 22 months, 23 months, 24 months, 25 months, 26 months, 27months, 28 months, 29 months, 30 months, 31 months, 32 months, 33months, 34 months, 35 months, or 36 months) as compared to treatmentwith the PD-1 axis binding antagonist without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody. In some embodiments, the treatment extends the PFS of thesubject by at least about 2 months (e.g., by 2-120 months, by 3-100months, by 4-80 months, by 6-60 months, by 8-48 months, by 9-36 months,or by 10-24 months, e.g., by at least about 2.0 months, 2.1 months, 2.2months, 2.3 months, 2.4 months, 2.5 months, 2.6 months, 2.7 months, 2.8months, 2.9 months, 3.0 months, 3.1 months, 3.2 months, 3.3 months, 3.4months, 3.5 months, 3.6 months, 3.7 months, 3.8 months, 3.9 months, 4.0months, 4.1 months, 4.2 months, 4.3 months, 4.4 months, 4.5 months, 4.6months, 4.7 months, 4.8 months, 4.9 months, 5.0 months, 5.5 months, 6.0months, 6.5 months, 7.0 months, 7.5 months, 8.0 months, 8.5 months, 9.0months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5 months, 11 months, 11.5 months, 12months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16 months, 17 months, 18months, 19 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22 months, 23 months, 24months, 25 months, 26 months, 27 months, 28 months, 29 months, 30months, 31 months, 32 months, 33 months, 34 months, 35 months, or 36months) as compared to treatment with a PD-1 axis binding antagonist(e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

In some embodiments, OS is measured as the period of time from the startof treatment to death. In some instances, the treatment extends the OSof the subject by at least about 2 months (e.g., by 2-120 months, by3-110 months, by 4-100 months, by 5-80 months, by 6-60 months, by 7-48months, by 8-36 months, or by 10-24 months, e.g., by at least about 2months, 2.1 months, 2.2 months, 2.3 months, 2.4 months, 2.5 months, 2.6months, 2.7 months, 2.8 months, 2.9 months, 3.0 months, 3.1 months, 3.2months, 3.3 months, 3.4 months, 3.5 months, 3.6 months, 3.7 months, 3.8months, 3.9 months, 4.0 months, 4.1 months, 4.2 months, 4.3 months, 4.4months, 4.5 months, 4.6 months, 4.7 months, 4.8 months, 4.9 months, 5.0months, 5.5 months, 6.0 months, 6.5 months, 7.0 months, 7.5 months, 8.0months, 8.5 months, 9.0 months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5 months, 11months, 11.5 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16months, 17 months, 18 months, 19 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22months, 23 months, 24 months, 25 months, 26 months, 27 months, 28months, 29 months, 30 months, 31 months, 32 months, 33 months, 34months, 35 months, or 36 months) as compared to treatment with a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) without theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, the treatment extendsthe OS of the subject by at least about 5.7 months (e.g., by 5.7-120months, by 6-100 months, by 7-80 months, by 8-60 months, by 9-48 months,by 10-36 months, or by 11-24 months, e.g., by at least about 5.7 months,6.0 months, 6.5 months, 7.0 months, 7.5 months, 8.0 months, 8.5 months,9.0 months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5 months, 11 months, 11.5 months,12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16 months, 17 months, 18months, 19 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22 months, 23 months, 24months, 25 months, 26 months, 27 months, 28 months, 29 months, 30months, 31 months, 32 months, 33 months, 34 months, 35 months, or 36months) as compared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonistwithout the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody. In some instances, thetreatment extends the OS of the subject by at least about 9 months(e.g., by 9-120, by 10-60 months, by 11-48 months, or by 12-36 months,e.g., by at least about 9.0 months, 9.5 months, 10 months, 10.5 months,11 months, 11.5 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16months, 17 months, 18 months, 19 months, 20 months, 21 months, 22months, 23 months, 24 months, 25 months, 26 months, 27 months, 28months, 29 months, 30 months, 31 months, 32 months, 33 months, 34months, 35 months, or 36 months) as compared to treatment with a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) without theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.

In some embodiments, administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g.,atezolizumab) to a plurality of subjects results in a median OS of atleast about 12 months (e.g., about 12.5 months, about 13 months, about13.5 months, about 14 months, about 14.5 months, about 15 months, about15.5 months, about 16 months, about 16.5 months, about 17 months, about17.5 months, about 18 months, about 18.5 months, about 19 months, about19.5 months, about 20 months, about 20.5 months, about 21 months, about21.5 months, about 22 months, about 22.5 months, about 23 months, about23.5 months, about 24 months, about 24.5 months, about 25 months, about25.5. months, about 26 months, about 26.5 months, about 27 months, about27.5 months, about 28 months, about 28.5 months, about 29 months, about29.5 months, about 30 months, about 30.5 months, about 31 months, about31.5 months, about 32 months, about 32.5 months, about 33 months, about33.5 months, about 34 months, about 34.5 months, about 35 months, about35.5 months, about 36 months, about 36.5 months, about 37 months, about37.5 months, about 38 months, about 38.5 months, about 39 months, about39.5 months, about 40 months, or more) after the start of treatment withthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axisbinding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab). In some embodiments,administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab) to a pluralityof subjects results in a median OS between 12 months and 60 months(e.g., between 14 and 60 months, between 16 and 60 months, between 18and 60 months, between 20 and 60 months, between 24 and 60 months,between 28 and 60 months, between 30 and 60 months, between 32 and 60months, between 33 and 60 months, between 34 and 60 months, between 35and 60 months, between 36 and 60 months, between 37 and 60 months,between 38 and 60 months, between 39 and 60 months, between 40 and 60months, between 41 and 60 months, between 42 and 60 months, between 43and 60 months, between 44 and 60 months, between 45 and 60 months,between 46 and 60 months, between 47 and 60 months, between 48 and 60months, between 49 and 60 months, between 50 and 60 months, between 51and 60 months, between 52 and 60 months, between 53 and 60 months,between 54 and 60 months, between 55 and 60 months, between 56 and 60months, between 57 and 60 months, between 58 and 60 months, or between59 and 60 months) after the start of treatment with the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis bindingantagonist (e.g., atezolizumab).

In some instances, the treatment results in an increase in duration ofobjective response (DOR) in the subject as compared to treatment with aPD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab or durvalumab) withoutthe anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody or as compared to treatment with theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody without the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.In some instances, the treatment results in an increase in DOR in thesubject as compared to treatment without the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and without the PD-1 axis binding antagonist. In someembodiments, the treatment results in an increase in DOR in the subjectas compared to treatment without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody andwithout the PD-1 axis binding antagonist. In some embodiments, theincrease in DOR is about 4 months, about 5 months, about 6 months, about7 months, about 8 months, about 9 months, about 10 months, about 11months, about 12 months, about 12 months, about 13 months, about 14months, about 15 months, about 16 months, about 17 months, about 18months, about 19 months, about 20 months, about 21 months, about 22months, about 23 months, about 24 months, or more. In some embodiments,administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab)and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab) to a pluralityof subjects results in a median DOR of at least about 4 months or more(e.g., about 5 months, about 6 months, about 7 months, about 8 months,about 9 months, about 10 months, about 11 months, about 12 months, about13 months, about 14 months, about 15 months, about 16 months, about 17months, about 18 months, about 19 months, about 20 months, about 21months, about 22 months, about 23 months, about 24 months or more) afterthe start of treatment with the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,tiragolumab) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab).

IV. Exemplary Antibodies for Use in the Methods and Uses of theInvention

Exemplary anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies and PD-1 axis bindingantagonists (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies) useful for treatinga subject (e.g., a human, e.g., an adult patient) having cancer (e.g.,lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous ornon-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g.,Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IVNSCLC)) in accordance with the methods, uses, and compositions for useof the invention are described herein.

A. Exemplary Anti-TIGIT Antagonist Antibodies

The invention provides anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies useful fortreating cancer (e.g., lung cancer, e.g., non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) in a subject (e.g., a human, e.g., anadult patient).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab(CAS Registry Number: 1918185-84-8). Tiragolumab (Genentech) is alsoknown as MTIG7192A.

In certain instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies includes atleast one, two, three, four, five, or six HVRs selected from: (a) anHVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1); (b)an HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQID NO: 2); (c) an HVR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3); (d) an HVR-L1 comprising the amino acidsequence of KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4), (e) an HVR-L2 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and/or (f) an HVR-L3comprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6), or acombination of one or more of the above HVRs and one or more variantsthereof having at least about 90% sequence identity (e.g., 90%, 91%,92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% identity) to any one of SEQ IDNOs: 1-6.

In some instances, any of the above anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodiesincludes (a) an HVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN(SEQ ID NO: 1); (b) an HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence ofKTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2); (c) an HVR-H3 comprising the aminoacid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3); (d) an HVR-L1 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4); (e) anHVR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and(f) an HVR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ IDNO: 6). In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody has a VHdomain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequenceidentity (e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99%sequence identity) to, or the sequence of,

(SEQ ID NO: 17) EVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVSSNSAAWNWIRQSPSRGLEWLGKTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKGRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTRESTTYDLLAGPFDYWGQGTLVTVSSor an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity (e.g.,at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequenceidentity) to, or the sequence of,

(SEQ ID NO: 18) QVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVSSNSAAWNWIRQSPSRGLEWLGKTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKGRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTRESTTYDLLAGPFDYWGQGTLVTVSS;and/or a VL domain comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90%sequence identity (e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%,98%, or 99% sequence identity) to, or the sequence of,DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINCKSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLAWYQQKPGQPPNLLIYWASTRESGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYCQQYYSTPFTFGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 19). In someinstances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody has a VH domain comprisingan amino acid sequence having at least at least 90% sequence identity(e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequenceidentity) to, or the sequence of, SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18 and/or a VL domaincomprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity(e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequenceidentity) to, or the sequence of, SEQ ID NO: 19. In some instances, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody has a VH domain comprising an amino acidsequence having at least at least 90% sequence identity (e.g., at least91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity) to, orthe sequence of, SEQ ID NO: 17 and/or a VL domain comprising an aminoacid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity (e.g., at least 91%,92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity) to, or thesequence of, SEQ ID NO: 19. In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody has a VH domain comprising an amino acid sequence having atleast at least 90% sequence identity (e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%,95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity) to, or the sequence of,SEQ ID NO: 18 and/or a VL domain comprising an amino acid sequencehaving at least 90% sequence identity (e.g., at least 91%, 92%, 93%,94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequence identity) to, or the sequenceof, SEQ ID NO: 19.

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody includes a heavychain and a light chain sequence, wherein:

(a) the heavy chain comprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 33)EVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVSSNSAAWNWIRQSPSRGLEWLGKTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKGRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTRESTTYDLLAGPFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKKVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYNSTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSL SLSPGK; and(b) the light chain comprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 34)DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINCKSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLAWYQQKPGQPPNLLIYWASTRESGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYCQQYYSTPFTFGPGTKVEIKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKVDNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYAC EVTHQGLSSPVTKSFNRGEC.

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprisesat least one, two, three, or four of the following light chain variableregion framework regions (FRs): an FR-L1 comprising the amino acidsequence of DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7); an FR-L2 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY (SEQ ID NO: 8); an FR-L3comprising the amino acid sequence of GVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC(SEQ ID NO: 9); and/or an FR-L4 comprising the amino acid sequence ofFGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 10), or a combination of one or more of the aboveFRs and one or more variants thereof having at least about 90% sequenceidentity (e.g., 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99%identity) to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 7-10. In some instances, forexample, the antibody further comprises an FR-L1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7); an FR-L2comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY (SEQ ID NO: 8); anFR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofGVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and an FR-L4 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ ID NO: 10).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody further comprisesat least one, two, three, or four of the following heavy chain variableregion FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence ofX₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11), wherein X₁ is Q or E;an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ IDNO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and/or an FR-H4comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14), or acombination of one or more of the above FRs and one or more variantsthereof having at least about 90% sequence identity (e.g., 90%, 91%,92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% identity) to any one of SEQ IDNOs: 11-14. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody may further include, forexample, at least one, two, three, or four of the following heavy chainvariable region FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence ofEVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 15); an FR-H2 comprising theamino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3comprising the amino acid sequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR(SEQ ID NO: 13); and/or an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence ofWGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14), or a combination of one or more of theabove FRs and one or more variants thereof having at least about 90%sequence identity (e.g., 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or99% identity) to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 12-15. In some instances, theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody includes an FR-H1 comprising the aminoacid sequence of EVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 15); anFR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO:12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and an FR-H4comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14. Inanother instance, for example, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody mayfurther include at least one, two, three, or four of the following heavychain variable region FRs: an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequenceof QVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 16); an FR-H2 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ ID NO: 12); an FR-H3comprising the amino acid sequence of RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR(SEQ ID NO: 13); and/or an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence ofWGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14), or a combination of one or more of theabove FRs and one or more variants thereof having at least about 90%sequence identity (e.g., 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or99% identity) to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 12-14 and 16. In some instances,the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody includes an FR-H1 comprising theamino acid sequence of QVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 16);an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG (SEQ IDNO: 12); an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence ofRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and an FR-H4comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ ID NO: 14).

In another aspect, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is provided,wherein the antibody comprises a VH as in any of the instances providedabove, and a VL as in any of the instances provided above, wherein oneor both of the variable domain sequences include post-translationalmodifications.

In some instances, any one of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodiesdescribed above is capable of binding to rabbit TIGIT, in addition tohuman TIGIT. In some instances, any one of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibodies described above is capable of binding to both human TIGIT andcynomolgus monkey (cyno) TIGIT. In some instances, any one of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies described above is capable of bindingto human TIGIT, cyno TIGIT, and rabbit TIGIT. In some instances, any oneof the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies described above is capable ofbinding to human TIGIT, cyno TIGIT, and rabbit TIGIT, but not murineTIGIT.

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody binds human TIGITwith a K_(D) of about 10 nM or lower and cyno TIGIT with a K_(D) ofabout 10 nM or lower (e.g., binds human TIGIT with a K_(D) of about 0.1nM to about 1 nM and cyno TIGIT with a K_(D) of about 0.5 nM to about 1nM, e.g., binds human TIGIT with a K_(D) of about 0.1 nM or lower andcyno TIGIT with a K_(D) of about 0.5 nM or lower).

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody specifically bindsTIGIT and inhibit or block TIGIT interaction with poliovirus receptor(PVR) (e.g., the antagonist antibody inhibits intracellular signalingmediated by TIGIT binding to PVR). In some instances, the antagonistantibody inhibits or blocks binding of human TIGIT to human PVR with an1050 value of 10 nM or lower (e.g., 1 nM to about 10 nM). In someinstances, the antagonist antibody inhibits or blocks binding of cynoTIGIT to cyno PVR with an 1050 value of 50 nM or lower (e.g., 1 nM toabout 50 nM, e.g., 1 nM to about 5 nM).

In some instances, the methods or uses described herein may includeusing or administering an isolated anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody thatcompetes for binding to TIGIT with any of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibodies described above. For example, the method may includeadministering an isolated anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody that competesfor binding to TIGIT with an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody having thefollowing six HVRs: (a) an HVR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence ofSNSAAWN (SEQ ID NO: 1); (b) an HVR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequenceof KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2); (c) an HVR-H3 comprising the aminoacid sequence of ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3); (d) an HVR-L1 comprisingthe amino acid sequence of KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4), (e) anHVR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES (SEQ ID NO: 5); and(f) an HVR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence of QQYYSTPFT (SEQ IDNO: 6). The methods described herein may also include administering anisolated anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody that binds to the same epitopeas an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody described above.

An anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody according to any of the aboveinstances may be a monoclonal antibody, comprising a chimeric,humanized, or human antibody. In some instances, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is tiragolumab. In one instance, an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody is an antibody fragment, for example, a Fv, Fab,Fab′, scFv, diabody, or F(ab′)₂ fragment. In another instance, theantibody is a full-length antibody, e.g., an intact IgG antibody (e.g.,an intact IgG1 antibody) or other antibody class or isotype as definedherein.

In a further aspect, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody according to anyof the above instances may incorporate any of the features, singly or incombination, as described in Sections 1-6 below.

B. Exemplary PD-1 Axis Binding Antagonists

Provided herein are methods for treating cancer (e.g., lung cancer,e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)) in asubject (e.g., a human) in a subject comprising administering to thesubject an effective amount of a PD-1 axis binding antagonist. PD-1 axisbinding antagonists include PD-L1 binding antagonists (e.g., PD-L1antagonist antibodies), PD-1 binding antagonists (e.g., PD-1 antagonistantibodies), and PD-2 binding antagonists (e.g., PD-L2 antagonistantibodies).

In some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody that inhibits the binding of PD-L1 to its bindingpartners. In a specific aspect, PD-L1 binding partners are PD-1 and/orB7-1. In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is capableof inhibiting binding between PD-L1 and PD-1 and/or between PD-L1 andB7-1.

In some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an anti-PD-L1antibody.

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antibody is atezolizumab (CAS RegistryNumber: 1422185-06-5). Atezolizumab (Genentech) is also known asMPDL3280A.

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., atezolizumab) includesat least one, two, three, four, five, or six HVRs selected from: (a) anHVR-H1 sequence is GFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20); (b) an HVR-H2 sequence isAWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21); (c) an HVR-H3 sequence is RHWPGGFDY(SEQ ID NO: 22), (d) an HVR-L1 sequence is RASQDVSTAVA (SEQ ID NO: 23);(e) an HVR-L2 sequence is SASFLYS (SEQ ID NO: 24); and (f) an HVR-L3sequence is QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25).

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)comprises a heavy chain and a light chain sequence, wherein:

(a) the heavy chain variable (VH) region sequencecomprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 26)EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSDSWIHWVRQAPGKGLEWVAWISPYGGSTYYADSVKGRFTISADTSKNTAYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCARRH WPGGFDYWGQGTLVTVSS;and (b) the light chain variable (VL) region sequencecomprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 27)DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASQDVSTAVAWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYSASFLYSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDFATYYCQQYLYHPATFGQ GTKVEIKR.

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)comprises a heavy chain and a light chain sequence, wherein:

(a) the heavy chain comprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 28)EVQLVESGGGLVQPGGSLRLSCAASGFTFSDSWIHWVRQAPGKGLEWVAWISPYGGSTYYADSVKGRFTISADTSKNTAYLQMNSLRAEDTAVYYCARRHWPGGFDYWGQGTLVTVSSASTKGPSVFPLAPSSKSTSGGTAALGCLVKDYFPEPVTVSWNSGALTSGVHTFPAVLQSSGLYSLSSVVTVPSSSLGTQTYICNVNHKPSNTKVDKKVEPKSCDKTHTCPPCPAPELLGGPSVFLFPPKPKDTLMISRTPEVTCVVVDVSHEDPEVKFNWYVDGVEVHNAKTKPREEQYASTYRVVSVLTVLHQDWLNGKEYKCKVSNKALPAPIEKTISKAKGQPREPQVYTLPPSREEMTKNQVSLTCLVKGFYPSDIAVEWESNGQPENNYKTTPPVLDSDGSFFLYSKLTVDKSRWQQGNVFSCSVMHEALHNHYTQKSLSLSPG; and(b) the light chain comprises the amino acid sequence: (SEQ ID NO: 29)DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASQDVSTAVAWYQQKPGKAPKLLIYSASFLYSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQPEDFATYYCQQYLYHPATFGQGTKVEIKRTVAAPSVFIFPPSDEQLKSGTASVVCLLNNFYPREAKVQWKVDNALQSGNSQESVTEQDSKDSTYSLSSTLTLSKADYEKHKVYACEVTHQG LSSPVTKSFNRGEC.

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antibody comprises (a) a VH domaincomprising an amino acid sequence comprising having at least 95%sequence identity (e.g., at least 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequenceidentity) to, or the sequence of (SEQ ID NO: 26); (b) a VL domaincomprising an amino acid sequence comprising having at least 95%sequence identity (e.g., at least 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% sequenceidentity) to, or the sequence of (SEQ ID NO: 27); or (c) a VH domain asin (a) and a VL domain as in (b). In other instances, the anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody is selected from YW243.55.570, MDX-1105, andMED14736 (durvalumab), and MSB0010718C (avelumab). Antibody YW243.55.570is an anti-PD-L1 described in PCT Pub. No. WO 2010/077634. MDX-1105,also known as BMS-936559, is an anti-PD-L1 antibody described in PCTPub. No. WO 2007/005874. MED14736 (durvalumab) is an anti-PD-L1monoclonal antibody described in PCT Pub. No. WO 2011/066389 and U.S.Pub. No. 2013/034559. Examples of anti-PD-L1 antibodies useful for themethods of this invention, and methods for making thereof are describedin PCT Pub. Nos. WO 2010/077634, WO 2007/005874, and WO 2011/066389, andalso in U.S. Pat. No. 8,217,149, and U.S. Pub. No. 2013/034559, whichare incorporated herein by reference. The anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibodies (e.g., atezolizumab) useful in this invention, includingcompositions containing such antibodies, may be used in combination withan anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody to treat cancer (e.g., lung cancer,e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), e.g., squamous or non-squamousNSCLC, e.g., locally advanced unresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIBNSCLC), or recurrent or metastatic NSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)).

In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is a monoclonalantibody. In some instances, the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is anantibody fragment selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′-SH,Fv, scFv, and (Fab′)₂ fragments. In some instances, the anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody is a humanized antibody. In some instances, theanti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is a human antibody. In some instances,the anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody described herein binds to humanPD-L1.

In some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an anti-PD-1antagonist antibody that inhibits the binding of PD-1 to its bindingpartner (e.g., PD-L1). In some instances, the anti-PD-1 antagonistantibody is capable of inhibiting binding between PD-L1 and PD-1.

In some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an anti-PD-1antibody.

In some instances, the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is AMP-224.

In some instances, the anti-PD-1 antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106) orpembrolizumab (formerly lambrolizumab (MK-3475)).

In a further aspect, a PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody according to any of the above instances mayincorporate any of the features, singly or in combination, as describedin Sections 1-6 below.

1. Antibody Affinity

In certain instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)provided herein has a dissociation constant (K_(D)) of ≤1 μM, ≤100 nM,≤10 nM, ≤1 nM, ≤0.1 nM, ≤0.01 nM, or ≤0.001 nM (e.g., 10⁻⁸ M or less,e.g., from 10⁻⁸ M to 10⁻¹³M, e.g., from 10⁻⁹M to 10⁻¹³ M).

In one instance, K_(D) is measured by a radiolabeled antigen bindingassay (RIA). In one instance, an RIA is performed with the Fab versionof an antibody of interest and its antigen. For example, solutionbinding affinity of Fabs for antigen is measured by equilibrating Fabwith a minimal concentration of (¹²⁵I)-labeled antigen in the presenceof a titration series of unlabeled antigen, then capturing bound antigenwith an anti-Fab antibody-coated plate (see, e.g., Chen et al., J. Mol.Biol. 293:865-881(1999)). To establish conditions for the assay,MICROTITER® multi-well plates (Thermo Scientific) are coated overnightwith 5 μg/ml of a capturing anti-Fab antibody (Cappel Labs) in 50 mMsodium carbonate (pH 9.6), and subsequently blocked with 2% (w/v) bovineserum albumin in PBS for two to five hours at room temperature(approximately 23° C.). In a non-adsorbent plate (Nunc #269620), 100 pMor 26 pM [¹²⁵I]-antigen are mixed with serial dilutions of a Fab ofinterest (e.g., consistent with assessment of the anti-VEGF antibody,Fab-12, in Presta et al., Cancer Res. 57:4593-4599 (1997)). The Fab ofinterest is then incubated overnight; however, the incubation maycontinue for a longer period (e.g., about 65 hours) to ensure thatequilibrium is reached. Thereafter, the mixtures are transferred to thecapture plate for incubation at room temperature (e.g., for one hour).The solution is then removed and the plate washed eight times with 0.1%polysorbate 20 (TWEEN-20®) in PBS. When the plates have dried, 150μl/well of scintillant (MICROSCINT-20 ™; Packard) is added, and theplates are counted on a TOPCOUNT™ gamma counter (Packard) for tenminutes. Concentrations of each Fab that give less than or equal to 20%of maximal binding are chosen for use in competitive binding assays.

According to another instance, K_(D) is measured using a BIACORE®surface plasmon resonance assay. For example, an assay using aBIACORE®-2000 or a BIACORE®-3000 (BIAcore, Inc., Piscataway, N.J.) isperformed at 25° C. with immobilized antigen CM5 chips at ˜10 responseunits (RU). In one instance, carboxymethylated dextran biosensor chips(CM5, BIACORE, Inc.) are activated withN-ethyl-N′-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-carbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) andN-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) according to the supplier's instructions.Antigen is diluted with 10 mM sodium acetate, pH 4.8, to 5 μg/ml (˜0.2μM) before injection at a flow rate of 5 μl/minute to achieveapproximately 10 response units (RU) of coupled protein. Following theinjection of antigen, 1 M ethanolamine is injected to block unreactedgroups. For kinetics measurements, two-fold serial dilutions of Fab(0.78 nM to 500 nM) are injected in PBS with 0.05% polysorbate 20(TWEEN-20™) surfactant (PBST) at 25° C. at a flow rate of approximately25 μl/min. Association rates (k_(on)) and dissociation rates (k_(off))are calculated using a simple one-to-one Langmuir binding model (BIACOREEvaluation Software version 3.2) by simultaneously fitting theassociation and dissociation sensorgrams. The equilibrium dissociationconstant (K_(D)) is calculated as the ratio k_(off)/k_(on). See, forexample, Chen et al., J. Mol. Biol. 293:865-881 (1999). If the on-rateexceeds 10⁶M−¹s−¹ by the surface plasmon resonance assay above, then theon-rate can be determined by using a fluorescent quenching techniquethat measures the increase or decrease in fluorescence emissionintensity (excitation=295 nm; emission=340 nm, 16 nm band-pass) at 25°C. of a 20 nM anti-antigen antibody (Fab form) in PBS, pH 7.2, in thepresence of increasing concentrations of antigen as measured in aspectrometer, such as a stop-flow equipped spectrophometer (AvivInstruments) or a 8000-series SLM-AMINCO™ spectrophotometer(ThermoSpectronic) with a stirred cuvette.

2. Antibody Fragments

In certain instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)provided herein is an antibody fragment. Antibody fragments include, butare not limited to, Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, F(ab′)₂, Fv, and scFv fragments,and other fragments described below. For a review of certain antibodyfragments, see Hudson et al. Nat. Med. 9:129-134 (2003). For a review ofscFv fragments, see, e.g., Pluckthün, in The Pharmacology of MonoclonalAntibodies, vol. 113, Rosenburg and Moore eds., (Springer-Verlag, NewYork), pp. 269-315 (1994); see also WO 93/16185; and U.S. Pat. Nos.5,571,894 and 5,587,458. For discussion of Fab and F(ab′)₂ fragmentscomprising salvage receptor binding epitope residues and havingincreased in vivo half-life, see U.S. Pat. No. 5,869,046.

Diabodies are antibody fragments with two antigen-binding sites that maybe bivalent or bispecific. See, for example, EP 404,097; WO 1993/01161;Hudson et al. Nat. Med. 9:129-134 (2003); and Hollinger et al. Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90: 6444-6448 (1993). Triabodies and tetrabodiesare also described in Hudson et al. Nat. Med. 9:129-134 (2003).

Single-domain antibodies are antibody fragments comprising all or aportion of the heavy chain variable domain or all or a portion of thelight chain variable domain of an antibody. In certain instances, asingle-domain antibody is a human single-domain antibody (Domantis,Inc., Waltham, Mass.; see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,248,516 B1).

Antibody fragments can be made by various techniques, including but notlimited to proteolytic digestion of an intact antibody as well asproduction by recombinant host cells (e.g. E. coli or phage), asdescribed herein.

3. Chimeric and Humanized Antibodies

In certain instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)provided herein is a chimeric antibody. Certain chimeric antibodies aredescribed, e.g., in U.S. Pat. No. 4,816,567; and Morrison et al. Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 81:6851-6855 (1984)). In one example, a chimericantibody comprises a non-human variable region (e.g., a variable regionderived from a mouse, rat, hamster, rabbit, or non-human primate, suchas a monkey) and a human constant region. In a further example, achimeric antibody is a “class switched” antibody in which the class orsubclass has been changed from that of the parent antibody. Chimericantibodies include antigen-binding fragments thereof.

In certain instances, a chimeric antibody is a humanized antibody.Typically, a non-human antibody is humanized to reduce immunogenicity tohumans, while retaining the specificity and affinity of the parentalnon-human antibody. Generally, a humanized antibody comprises one ormore variable domains in which HVRs, e.g., CDRs, (or portions thereof)are derived from a non-human antibody, and FRs (or portions thereof) arederived from human antibody sequences. A humanized antibody optionallywill also comprise at least a portion of a human constant region. Insome instances, some FR residues in a humanized antibody are substitutedwith corresponding residues from a non-human antibody (e.g., theantibody from which the HVR residues are derived), e.g., to restore orimprove antibody specificity or affinity.

Humanized antibodies and methods of making them are reviewed, e.g., inAlmagro and Fransson, Front. Biosci. 13:1619-1633 (2008), and arefurther described, e.g., in Riechmann et al., Nature 332:323-329 (1988);Queen et al., Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci. USA 86:10029-10033 (1989); U.S.Pat. Nos. 5,821,337, 7,527,791, 6,982,321, and 7,087,409; Kashmiri etal., Methods 36:25-34 (2005) (describing specificity determining region(SDR) grafting); Padlan, Mol. Immunol. 28:489-498 (1991) (describing“resurfacing”); Dall'Acqua et al., Methods 36:43-60 (2005) (describing“FR shuffling”); and Osbourn et al., Methods 36:61-68 (2005) and Klimkaet al., Br. J. Cancer, 83:252-260 (2000) (describing the “guidedselection” approach to FR shuffling).

Human framework regions that may be used for humanization include butare not limited to: framework regions selected using the “best-fit”method (see, e.g., Sims et al. J. Immunol. 151:2296 (1993)); frameworkregions derived from the consensus sequence of human antibodies of aparticular subgroup of light or heavy chain variable regions (see, e.g.,Carter et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 89:4285 (1992); and Presta etal. J. Immunol., 151:2623 (1993)); human mature (somatically mutated)framework regions or human germline framework regions (see, e.g.,Almagro and Fransson, Front. Biosci. 13:1619-1633 (2008)); and frameworkregions derived from screening FR libraries (see, e.g., Baca et al., J.Biol. Chem. 272:10678-10684 (1997) and Rosok et al., J. Biol. Chem.271:22611-22618 (1996)).

4. Human Antibodies

In certain instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)provided herein is a human antibody. Human antibodies can be producedusing various techniques known in the art. Human antibodies aredescribed generally in van Dijk and van de Winkel, Curr. Opin.Pharmacol. 5: 368-74 (2001) and Lonberg, Curr. Opin. Immunol. 20:450-459(2008).

Human antibodies may be prepared by administering an immunogen to atransgenic animal that has been modified to produce intact humanantibodies or intact antibodies with human variable regions in responseto antigenic challenge. Such animals typically contain all or a portionof the human immunoglobulin loci, which replace the endogenousimmunoglobulin loci, or which are present extrachromosomally orintegrated randomly into the animal's chromosomes. In such transgenicmice, the endogenous immunoglobulin loci have generally beeninactivated. For review of methods for obtaining human antibodies fromtransgenic animals, see Lonberg, Nat. Biotech. 23:1117-1125 (2005). Seealso, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,075,181 and 6,150,584 describing XENOMOUSE™technology; U.S. Pat. No. 5,770,429 describing HUMAB® technology; U.S.Pat. No. 7,041,870 describing K-M MOUSE® technology, and U.S. PatentApplication Publication No. US 2007/0061900, describing VELOCIMOUSE®technology). Human variable regions from intact antibodies generated bysuch animals may be further modified, e.g., by combining with adifferent human constant region.

Human antibodies can also be made by hybridoma-based methods. Humanmyeloma and mouse-human heteromyeloma cell lines for the production ofhuman monoclonal antibodies have been described. (See, e.g., Kozbor J.Immunol., 133: 3001 (1984); Brodeur et al., Monoclonal AntibodyProduction Techniques and Applications, pp. 51-63 (Marcel Dekker, Inc.,New York, 1987); and Boerner et al., J. Immunol., 147: 86 (1991).) Humanantibodies generated via human B-cell hybridoma technology are alsodescribed in Li et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 103:3557-3562(2006). Additional methods include those described, for example, in U.S.Pat. No. 7,189,826 (describing production of monoclonal human IgMantibodies from hybridoma cell lines) and Ni, Xiandai Mianyixue,26(4):265-268 (2006) (describing human-human hybridomas). Humanhybridoma technology (Trioma technology) is also described in Vollmersand Brandlein, Histology and Histopathology, 20(3):927-937 (2005) andVollmers and Brandlein, Methods and Findings in Experimental andClinical Pharmacology, 27(3):185-91 (2005).

Human antibodies may also be generated by isolating Fv clone variabledomain sequences selected from human-derived phage display libraries.Such variable domain sequences may then be combined with a desired humanconstant domain. Techniques for selecting human antibodies from antibodylibraries are described below.

5. Library-Derived Antibodies

Anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonistantibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies) of the invention maybe isolated by screening combinatorial libraries for antibodies with thedesired activity or activities. For example, a variety of methods areknown in the art for generating phage display libraries and screeningsuch libraries for antibodies possessing the desired bindingcharacteristics. Such methods are reviewed, e.g., in Hoogenboom et al.in Methods in Molecular Biology 178:1-37 (O'Brien et al., ed., HumanPress, Totowa, N.J., 2001) and further described, e.g., in theMcCafferty et al., Nature 348:552-554; Clackson et al., Nature 352:624-628 (1991); Marks et al., J. Mol. Biol. 222: 581-597 (1992); Marksand Bradbury, in Methods in Molecular Biology 248:161-175 (Lo, ed.,Human Press, Totowa, N.J., 2003); Sidhu et al., J. Mol. Biol. 338(2):299-310 (2004); Lee et al., J. Mol. Biol. 340(5): 1073-1093 (2004);Fellouse, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 101(34): 12467-12472 (2004); andLee et al., J. Immunol. Methods 284(1-2): 119-132(2004).

In certain phage display methods, repertoires of VH and VL genes areseparately cloned by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and recombinedrandomly in phage libraries, which can then be screened forantigen-binding phage as described in Winter et al., Ann. Rev. Immunol.,12: 433-455 (1994). Phage typically display antibody fragments, eitheras single-chain Fv (scFv) fragments or as Fab fragments. Libraries fromimmunized sources provide high-affinity antibodies to the immunogenwithout the requirement of constructing hybridomas. Alternatively, thenaive repertoire can be cloned (e.g., from human) to provide a singlesource of antibodies to a wide range of non-self and also self antigenswithout any immunization as described by Griffiths et al., EMBO J, 12:725-734 (1993). Finally, naive libraries can also be made syntheticallyby cloning unrearranged V-gene segments from stem cells, and using PCRprimers containing random sequence to encode the highly variable CDR3regions and to accomplish rearrangement in vitro, as described byHoogenboom and Winter, J. Mol. Biol., 227: 381-388 (1992). Patentpublications describing human antibody phage libraries include, forexample: U.S. Pat. No. 5,750,373, and US Patent Publication Nos.2005/0079574, 2005/0119455, 2005/0266000, 2007/0117126, 2007/0160598,2007/0237764, 2007/0292936, and 2009/0002360.

Anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonistantibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies) or antibodyfragments isolated from human antibody libraries are considered humanantibodies or human antibody fragments herein.

6. Antibody Variants

In certain instances, amino acid sequence variants of the anti-TIGITantagonist antibodies and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibodies(e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies) of the invention arecontemplated. As described in detail herein, anti-TIGIT antagonistantibodies and PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibodies) may be optimized based on desired structural andfunctional properties. For example, it may be desirable to improve thebinding affinity and/or other biological properties of the antibody.Amino acid sequence variants of an antibody may be prepared byintroducing appropriate modifications into the nucleotide sequenceencoding the antibody, or by peptide synthesis. Such modificationsinclude, for example, deletions from, and/or insertions into and/orsubstitutions of residues within the amino acid sequences of theantibody. Any combination of deletion, insertion, and substitution canbe made to arrive at the final construct, provided that the finalconstruct possesses the desired characteristics, for example,antigen-binding.

I. Substitution, Insertion, and Deletion Variants

In certain instances, anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)variants having one or more amino acid substitutions are provided. Sitesof interest for substitutional mutagenesis include the HVRs and FRs.Conservative substitutions are shown in Table 1 under the heading of“preferred substitutions.” More substantial changes are provided inTable 1 under the heading of “exemplary substitutions,” and as furtherdescribed below in reference to amino acid side chain classes. Aminoacid substitutions may be introduced into an antibody of interest andthe products screened for a desired activity, for example,retained/improved antigen binding, decreased immunogenicity, or improvedADCC or CDC.

TABLE 1 Exemplary and Preferred Amino Acid Substitutions OriginalPreferred Residue Exemplary Substitutions Substitutions Ala (A) Val;Leu; Ile Val Arg (R) Lys; Gln; Asn Lys Asn (N) Gln; His; Asp, Lys; ArgGln Asp (D) Glu; Asn Glu Cys (C) Ser; Ala Ser Gln (Q) Asn; Glu Asn Glu(E) Asp; Gln Asp Gly (G) Ala Ala His (H) Asn; Gln; Lys; Arg Arg Ile (I)Leu; Val; Met; Ala; Phe; Norleucine Leu Leu (L) Norleucine; Ile; Val;Met; Ala; Phe Ile Lys (K) Arg; Gln; Asn Arg Met (M) Leu; Phe; Ile LeuPhe (F) Trp; Leu; Val; Ile; Ala; Tyr Tyr Pro (P) Ala Ala Ser (S) Thr ThrThr (T) Val; Ser Ser Trp (W) Tyr; Phe Tyr Tyr (Y) Trp; Phe; Thr; Ser PheVal (V) Ile; Leu; Met; Phe; Ala; Norleucine Leu

-   -   Amino acids may be grouped according to common side-chain        properties:    -   (1) hydrophobic: Norleucine, Met, Ala, Val, Leu, Ile;    -   (2) neutral hydrophilic: Cys, Ser, Thr, Asn, Gln;    -   (3) acidic: Asp, Glu;

(4) basic: His, Lys, Arg;

-   -   (5) residues that influence chain orientation: Gly, Pro;    -   (6) aromatic: Trp, Tyr, Phe.

Non-conservative substitutions will entail exchanging a member of one ofthese classes for another class.

One type of substitutional variant involves substituting one or morehypervariable region residues of a parent antibody (e.g. a humanized orhuman antibody). Generally, the resulting variant(s) selected forfurther study will have modifications (e.g., improvements) in certainbiological properties (e.g., increased affinity, reduced immunogenicity)relative to the parent antibody and/or will have substantially retainedcertain biological properties of the parent antibody. An exemplarysubstitutional variant is an affinity matured antibody, which may beconveniently generated, e.g., using phage display-based affinitymaturation techniques such as those described herein. Briefly, one ormore HVR residues are mutated and the variant antibodies displayed onphage and screened for a particular biological activity (e.g. bindingaffinity).

Alterations (e.g., substitutions) may be made in HVRs, e.g., to improveantibody affinity. Such alterations may be made in HVR “hotspots,” i.e.,residues encoded by codons that undergo mutation at high frequencyduring the somatic maturation process (see, e.g., Chowdhury, MethodsMol. Biol. 207:179-196 (2008)), and/or residues that contact antigen,with the resulting variant VH or VL being tested for binding affinity.Affinity maturation by constructing and reselecting from secondarylibraries has been described, e.g., in Hoogenboom et al. in Methods inMolecular Biology 178:1-37 (O'Brien et al., ed., Human Press, Totowa,N.J., (2001).) In some instances of affinity maturation, diversity isintroduced into the variable genes chosen for maturation by any of avariety of methods (e.g., error-prone PCR, chain shuffling, oroligonucleotide-directed mutagenesis). A secondary library is thencreated. The library is then screened to identify any antibody variantswith the desired affinity. Another method to introduce diversityinvolves HVR-directed approaches, in which several HVR residues (e.g.,4-6 residues at a time) are randomized. HVR residues involved in antigenbinding may be specifically identified, e.g., using alanine scanningmutagenesis or modeling. CDR-H3 and CDR-L3 in particular are oftentargeted.

In certain instances, substitutions, insertions, or deletions may occurwithin one or more HVRs so long as such alterations do not substantiallyreduce the ability of the antibody to bind antigen. For example,conservative alterations (e.g., conservative substitutions as providedherein) that do not substantially reduce binding affinity may be made inHVRs. Such alterations may, for example, be outside of antigencontacting residues in the HVRs. In certain instances of the variant VHand VL sequences provided above, each HVR either is unaltered, orincludes no more than one, two, or three amino acid substitutions.

A useful method for identification of residues or regions of an antibodythat may be targeted for mutagenesis is called “alanine scanningmutagenesis” as described by Cunningham and Wells (1989) Science,244:1081-1085. In this method, a residue or group of target residues(e.g., charged residues such as Arg, Asp, His, Lys, and Glu) areidentified and replaced by a neutral or negatively charged amino acid(e.g., alanine or polyalanine) to determine whether the interaction ofthe antibody with antigen is affected. Further substitutions may beintroduced at the amino acid locations demonstrating functionalsensitivity to the initial substitutions. Alternatively, oradditionally, a crystal structure of an antigen-antibody complex toidentify contact points between the antibody and antigen. Such contactresidues and neighboring residues may be targeted or eliminated ascandidates for substitution. Variants may be screened to determinewhether they contain the desired properties.

Amino acid sequence insertions include amino- and/or carboxyl-terminalfusions ranging in length from one residue to polypeptides containing ahundred or more residues, as well as intrasequence insertions of singleor multiple amino acid residues. Examples of terminal insertions includean antibody with an N-terminal methionyl residue. Other insertionalvariants of the antibody molecule include the fusion to the N- orC-terminus of the antibody to an enzyme (e.g. for ADEPT) or apolypeptide which increases the serum half-life of the antibody.

II. Glycosylation Variants

In certain instances, anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies)of the invention can be altered to increase or decrease the extent towhich the antibody is glycosylated. Addition or deletion ofglycosylation sites to anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axisbinding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) ofthe invention may be conveniently accomplished by altering the aminoacid sequence such that one or more glycosylation sites is created orremoved.

Where the antibody comprises an Fc region, the carbohydrate attachedthereto may be altered. Native antibodies produced by mammalian cellstypically comprise a branched, biantennary oligosaccharide that isgenerally attached by an N-linkage to Asn297 of the CH2 domain of the Fcregion. See, e.g., Wright et al. TIBTECH 15:26-32 (1997). Theoligosaccharide may include various carbohydrates, e.g., mannose,N-acetyl glucosamine (GlcNAc), galactose, and sialic acid, as well as afucose attached to a GlcNAc in the “stem” of the biantennaryoligosaccharide structure. In some instances, modifications of theoligosaccharide in an antibody of the invention are made in order tocreate antibody variants with certain improved properties.

In one instance, anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axis bindingantagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) variants areprovided having a carbohydrate structure that lacks fucose attached(directly or indirectly) to an Fc region. For example, the amount offucose in such antibody may be from 1% to 80%, from 1% to 65%, from 5%to 65% or from 20% to 40%. The amount of fucose is determined bycalculating the average amount of fucose within the sugar chain atAsn297, relative to the sum of all glycostructures attached to Asn 297(e.g., complex, hybrid and high mannose structures) as measured byMALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, as described in WO 2008/077546, forexample. Asn297 refers to the asparagine residue located at aboutposition 297 in the Fc region (EU numbering of Fc region residues);however, Asn297 may also be located about ±3 amino acids upstream ordownstream of position 297, i.e., between positions 294 and 300, due tominor sequence variations in antibodies. Such fucosylation variants mayhave improved ADCC function. See, e.g., US Patent Publication Nos. US2003/0157108 (Presta, L.); US 2004/0093621 (Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd).Examples of publications related to “defucosylated” or“fucose-deficient” antibody variants include: US 2003/0157108; WO2000/61739; WO 2001/29246; US 2003/0115614; US 2002/0164328; US2004/0093621; US 2004/0132140; US 2004/0110704; US 2004/0110282; US2004/0109865; WO 2003/085119; WO 2003/084570; WO 2005/035586; WO2005/035778; WO2005/053742; WO2002/031140; Okazaki et al. J. Mol. Biol.336:1239-1249 (2004); Yamane-Ohnuki et al. Biotech. Bioeng. 87: 614(2004). Examples of cell lines capable of producing defucosylatedantibodies include Lec13 CHO cells deficient in protein fucosylation(Ripka et al. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 249:533-545 (1986); US Pat Appl NoUS 2003/0157108 A1, Presta, L; and WO 2004/056312 A1, Adams et al.,especially at Example 11), and knockout cell lines, such asalpha-1,6-fucosyltransferase gene, FUT8, knockout CHO cells (see, e.g.,Yamane-Ohnuki et al. Biotech. Bioeng. 87: 614 (2004); Kanda, Y. et al.,Biotechnol. Bioeng., 94(4):680-688 (2006); and WO2003/085107).

In view of the above, in some instances, the methods of the inventioninvolve administering to the subject in the context of a fractionated,dose-escalation dosing regimen an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) variant that comprises anaglycosylation site mutation. In some instances, the aglycosylation sitemutation reduces effector function of the antibody. In some instances,the aglycosylation site mutation is a substitution mutation. In someinstances, the antibody comprises a substitution mutation in the Fcregion that reduces effector function. In some instances, thesubstitution mutation is at amino acid residue N297, L234, L235, and/orD265 (EU numbering). In some instances, the substitution mutation isselected from the group consisting of N297G, N297A, L234A, L235A, D265A,and P329G. In some instances, the substitution mutation is at amino acidresidue N297. In a preferred instance, the substitution mutation isN297A.

Anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonistantibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody) variants are furtherprovided with bisected oligosaccharides, for example, in which abiantennary oligosaccharide attached to the Fc region of the antibody isbisected by GlcNAc. Such antibody variants may have reduced fucosylationand/or improved ADCC function. Examples of such antibody variants aredescribed, e.g., in WO 2003/011878 (Jean-Mairet et al.); U.S. Pat. No.6,602,684 (Umana et al.); and US 2005/0123546 (Umana et al.). Antibodyvariants with at least one galactose residue in the oligosaccharideattached to the Fc region are also provided. Such antibody variants mayhave improved CDC function. Such antibody variants are described, e.g.,in WO 1997/30087 (Patel et al.); WO 1998/58964 (Raju, S.); and WO1999/22764 (Raju, S.).

III. Fc Region Variants

In certain instances, one or more amino acid modifications areintroduced into the Fc region of an anti-TIGIT antagonist (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)antibody and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) of the invention, therebygenerating an Fc region variant (see e.g., US 2012/0251531). The Fcregion variant may comprise a human Fc region sequence (e.g., a humanIgG1, IgG2, IgG3 or IgG4 Fc region) comprising an amino acidmodification (e.g., a substitution) at one or more amino acid positions.

In certain instances, the invention contemplates an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody variant that possesses some but not alleffector functions, which make it a desirable candidate for applicationsin which the half-life of the antibody in vivo is important yet certaineffector functions (such as complement and ADCC) are unnecessary ordeleterious. In vitro and/or in vivo cytotoxicity assays can beconducted to confirm the reduction/depletion of CDC and/or ADCCactivities. For example, Fc receptor (FcR) binding assays can beconducted to ensure that the antibody lacks FcγR binding (hence likelylacking ADCC activity), but retains FcRn binding ability. The primarycells for mediating ADCC, NK cells, express Fc(RIII only, whereasmonocytes express Fc(RI, Fc(RII, and Fc(RIII. FcR expression onhematopoietic cells is summarized in Table 3 on page 464 of Ravetch andKinet, Annu. Rev. Immunol. 9:457-492 (1991). Non-limiting examples of invitro assays to assess ADCC activity of a molecule of interest isdescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,500,362 (see, e.g. Hellstrom, I. et al.Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci. USA 83:7059-7063 (1986)) and Hellstrom, I et al.,Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci. USA 82:1499-1502 (1985); 5,821,337 (seeBruggemann, M. et al., J. Exp. Med. 166:1351-1361 (1987)).Alternatively, non-radioactive assays methods may be employed (see, forexample, ACTI™ non-radioactive cytotoxicity assay for flow cytometry(CellTechnology, Inc. Mountain View, Calif.; and CytoTox 96®non-radioactive cytotoxicity assay (Promega, Madison, Wis.). Usefuleffector cells for such assays include peripheral blood mononuclearcells (PBMC) and Natural Killer (NK) cells. Alternatively, oradditionally, ADCC activity of the molecule of interest may be assessedin vivo, e.g., in an animal model such as that disclosed in Clynes etal. Proc. Nat'l Acad. Sci. USA 95:652-656 (1998). C1q binding assays mayalso be carried out to confirm that the antibody is unable to bind C1qand hence lacks CDC activity. See, e.g., C1q and C3c binding ELISA in WO2006/029879 and WO 2005/100402. To assess complement activation, a CDCassay may be performed (see, for example, Gazzano-Santoro et al. J.Immunol. Methods 202:163 (1996); Cragg, M. S. et al. Blood.101:1045-1052 (2003); and Cragg, M. S. and M. J. Glennie Blood.103:2738-2743 (2004)). FcRn binding and in vivo clearance/half-lifedeterminations can also be performed using methods known in the art(see, e.g., Petkova, S. B. et al. Int'l. Immunol. 18(12):1759-1769(2006)).

Antibodies with reduced effector function include those withsubstitution of one or more of Fc region residues 238, 265, 269, 270,297, 327 and 329 (U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,737,056 and 8,219,149). Such Fcmutants include Fc mutants with substitutions at two or more of aminoacid positions 265, 269, 270, 297 and 327, including the so-called“DANA” Fc mutant with substitution of residues 265 and 297 to alanine(U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,332,581 and 8,219,149).

In certain instances, the proline at position 329 of a wild-type humanFc region in the antibody is substituted with glycine or arginine or anamino acid residue large enough to destroy the proline sandwich withinthe Fc/Fc.gamma receptor interface that is formed between the proline329 of the Fc and tryptophan residues Trp 87 and Trp 110 of FcgRIII(Sondermann et al.: Nature 406, 267-273 (20 Jul. 2000)). In certaininstances, the antibody comprises at least one further amino acidsubstitution. In one instance, the further amino acid substitution isS228P, E233P, L234A, L235A, L235E, N297A, N297D, or P331S, and still inanother instance the at least one further amino acid substitution isL234A and L235A of the human IgG1 Fc region or S228P and L235E of thehuman IgG4 Fc region (see e.g., US 2012/0251531), and still in anotherinstance the at least one further amino acid substitution is L234A andL235A and P329G of the human IgG1 Fc region.

Certain antibody variants with improved or diminished binding to FcRsare described. (See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,737,056; WO 2004/056312, andShields et al., J. Biol. Chem. 9(2): 6591-6604 (2001).)

In certain instance, an antibody variant comprises an Fc region with oneor more amino acid substitutions which improve ADCC, e.g., substitutionsat positions 298, 333, and/or 334 of the Fc region (EU numbering ofresidues).

In some instances, alterations are made in the Fc region that result inaltered (i.e., either improved or diminished) C1q binding and/orComplement Dependent Cytotoxicity (CDC), e.g., as described in U.S. Pat.No. 6,194,551, WO 99/51642, and Idusogie et al. J. Immunol. 164:4178-4184 (2000).

Antibodies with increased half-lives and improved binding to theneonatal Fc receptor (FcRn), which is responsible for the transfer ofmaternal IgGs to the fetus (Guyer et al., J. Immunol. 117:587 (1976) andKim et al., J. Immunol. 24:249 (1994)), are described inUS2005/0014934A1 (Hinton et al.). Those antibodies comprise an Fc regionwith one or more substitutions therein which improve binding of the Fcregion to FcRn. Such Fc variants include those with substitutions at oneor more of Fc region residues: 238, 256, 265, 272, 286, 303, 305, 307,311, 312, 317, 340, 356, 360, 362, 376, 378, 380, 382, 413, 424, or 434,e.g., substitution of Fc region residue 434 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,371,826).

See also Duncan & Winter, Nature 322:738-40 (1988); U.S. Pat. Nos.5,648,260; 5,624,821; and WO 94/29351 concerning other examples of Fcregion variants.

In some aspects, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and/oranti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab) comprises an Fcregion comprising an N297G mutation.

In some instances, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antagonist antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) comprises one or more heavychain constant domains, wherein the one or more heavy chain constantdomains are selected from a first CH1 (CH1₁) domain, a first CH2 (CH2₁)domain, a first CH3 (CH3₁) domain, a second CH1 (CH1₂) domain, secondCH2 (CH2₂) domain, and a second CH3 (CH3₂) domain. In some instances, atleast one of the one or more heavy chain constant domains is paired withanother heavy chain constant domain. In some instances, the CH3₁ andCH3₂ domains each comprise a protuberance or cavity, and wherein theprotuberance or cavity in the CH3₁ domain is positionable in the cavityor protuberance, respectively, in the CH3₂ domain. In some instances,the CH3₁ and CH3₂ domains meet at an interface between said protuberanceand cavity. In some instances, the CH2₁ and CH2₂ domains each comprise aprotuberance or cavity, and wherein the protuberance or cavity in theCH2₁ domain is positionable in the cavity or protuberance, respectively,in the CH2₂ domain. In other instances, the CH2₁ and CH2₂ domains meetat an interface between said protuberance and cavity. In some instances,the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and/or anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab) is an IgG1 antibody.

IV. Cysteine Engineered Antibody Variants

In certain instances, it is desirable to create cysteine engineeredanti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonistantibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies), e.g., “thioMAbs,”in which one or more residues of an antibody are substituted withcysteine residues. In particular instances, the substituted residuesoccur at accessible sites of the antibody. By substituting thoseresidues with cysteine, reactive thiol groups are thereby positioned ataccessible sites of the antibody and may be used to conjugate theantibody to other moieties, such as drug moieties or linker-drugmoieties, to create an immunoconjugate, as described further herein. Incertain instances, any one or more of the following residues aresubstituted with cysteine: V205 (Kabat numbering) of the light chain;A118 (EU numbering) of the heavy chain; and S400 (EU numbering) of theheavy chain Fc region. Cysteine engineered antibodies may be generatedas described, for example, in U.S. Pat. No. 7,521,541.

V. Antibody Derivatives

In certain instances, an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody of the invention(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab) or avariant thereof) and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g.,anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody of the invention (e.g., atezolizumab or avariant thereof)) provided herein are further modified to containadditional nonproteinaceous moieties that are known in the art andreadily available. The moieties suitable for derivatization of theantibody include but are not limited to water soluble polymers.Non-limiting examples of water soluble polymers include, but are notlimited to, polyethylene glycol (PEG), copolymers of ethyleneglycol/propylene glycol, carboxymethylcellulose, dextran, polyvinylalcohol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, poly-1, 3-dioxolane,poly-1,3,6-trioxane, ethylene/maleic anhydride copolymer, polyaminoacids(either homopolymers or random copolymers), and dextran or poly(n-vinylpyrrolidone)polyethylene glycol, propropylene glycol homopolymers,prolypropylene oxide/ethylene oxide co-polymers, polyoxyethylatedpolyols (e.g., glycerol), polyvinyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.Polyethylene glycol propionaldehyde may have advantages in manufacturingdue to its stability in water. The polymer may be of any molecularweight, and may be branched or unbranched. The number of polymersattached to the antibody may vary, and if more than one polymer areattached, they can be the same or different molecules. In general, thenumber and/or type of polymers used for derivatization can be determinedbased on considerations including, but not limited to, the particularproperties or functions of the antibody to be improved, whether theantibody derivative will be used in a therapy under defined conditions,etc.

In another instance, conjugates of an antibody and nonproteinaceousmoiety that may be selectively heated by exposure to radiation areprovided. In one instance, the nonproteinaceous moiety is a carbonnanotube (Kam et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 102: 11600-11605(2005)). The radiation may be of any wavelength, and includes, but isnot limited to, wavelengths that do not harm ordinary cells, but whichheat the nonproteinaceous moiety to a temperature at which cellsproximal to the antibody-nonproteinaceous moiety are killed.

Recombinant Production Methods

Anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) and/or PD-1 axis bindingantagonist antibodies (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies (e.g.,atezolizumab)) of the invention may be produced using recombinantmethods and compositions, for example, as described in U.S. Pat. No.4,816,567, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

For recombinant production of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/orPD-1 axis binding antagonist antibody (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonistantibody), nucleic acid encoding an antibody, is isolated and insertedinto one or more vectors for further cloning and/or expression in a hostcell. Such nucleic acid may be readily isolated and sequenced usingconventional procedures (e.g., by using oligonucleotide probes that arecapable of binding specifically to genes encoding the heavy and lightchains of the antibody).

Suitable host cells for cloning or expression of antibody-encodingvectors include prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells described herein. Forexample, antibodies may be produced in bacteria, in particular whenglycosylation and Fc effector function are not needed. For expression ofantibody fragments and polypeptides in bacteria, see, e.g., U.S. Pat.Nos. 5,648,237, 5,789,199, and 5,840,523. (See also Charlton, Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 248 (B. K. C. Lo, ed., Humana Press, Totowa,N.J., 2003), pp. 245-254, describing expression of antibody fragments inE. coli.) After expression, the antibody may be isolated from thebacterial cell paste in a soluble fraction and can be further purified.

In addition to prokaryotes, eukaryotic microbes such as filamentousfungi or yeast are suitable cloning or expression hosts forantibody-encoding vectors, including fungi and yeast strains whoseglycosylation pathways have been “humanized,” resulting in theproduction of an antibody with a partially or fully human glycosylationpattern. See Gerngross, Nat. Biotech. 22:1409-1414 (2004), and Li etal., Nat. Biotech. 24:210-215 (2006).

Suitable host cells for the expression of glycosylated antibody are alsoderived from multicellular organisms (invertebrates and vertebrates).Examples of invertebrate cells include plant and insect cells. Numerousbaculoviral strains have been identified which may be used inconjunction with insect cells, particularly for transfection ofSpodoptera frugiperda cells.

Plant cell cultures can also be utilized as hosts. See, e.g., U.S. Pat.Nos. 5,959,177, 6,040,498, 6,420,548, 7,125,978, and 6,417,429(describing PLANTIBODIES™ technology for producing antibodies intransgenic plants).

Vertebrate cells may also be used as hosts. For example, mammalian celllines that are adapted to grow in suspension may be useful. Otherexamples of useful mammalian host cell lines are monkey kidney CV1 linetransformed by SV40 (COS-7); human embryonic kidney line (293 or 293cells as described, e.g., in Graham et al., J. Gen Virol. 36:59 (1977));baby hamster kidney cells (BHK); mouse sertoli cells (TM4 cells asdescribed, e.g., in Mather, Biol. Reprod. 23:243-251 (1980)); monkeykidney cells (CV1); African green monkey kidney cells (VERO-76); humancervical carcinoma cells (HELA); canine kidney cells (MDCK; buffalo ratliver cells (BRL 3A); human lung cells (W138); human liver cells (HepG2); mouse mammary tumor (MMT 060562); TRI cells, as described, e.g., inMather et al., Annals N.Y. Acad. Sci. 383:44-68 (1982); MRC 5 cells; andFS4 cells. Other useful mammalian host cell lines include Chinesehamster ovary (CHO) cells, including DHFR⁻ CHO cells (Urlaub et al.,Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 77:4216 (1980)); and myeloma cell lines suchas Y0, NS0 and Sp2/0. For a review of certain mammalian host cell linessuitable for antibody production, see, e.g., Yazaki and Wu, Methods inMolecular Biology, Vol. 248 (B. K. C. Lo, ed., Humana Press, Totowa,N.J.), pp. 255-268 (2003).

Immunoconjugates

The invention also provides immunoconjugates comprising an anti-TIGITantagonist (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody as disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) and/or PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody (e.g., atezolizumab)) of the invention conjugated toone or more cytotoxic agents, such as chemotherapeutic agents or drugs,growth inhibitory agents, toxins (e.g., protein toxins, enzymaticallyactive toxins of bacterial, fungal, plant, or animal origin, orfragments thereof), or radioactive isotopes.

In some instances, an immunoconjugate is an antibody-drug conjugate(ADC) in which an antibody is conjugated to one or more drugs, includingbut not limited to a maytansinoid (see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,208,020,5,416,064 and European Patent EP 0 425 235 B1); an auristatin such asmonomethylauristatin drug moieties DE and DF (MMAE and MMAF) (see U.S.Pat. Nos. 5,635,483 and 5,780,588, and 7,498,298); a dolastatin; acalicheamicin or derivative thereof (see U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,712,374,5,714,586, 5,739,116, 5,767,285, 5,770,701, 5,770,710, 5,773,001, and5,877,296; Hinman et al., Cancer Res. 53:3336-3342 (1993); and Lode etal., Cancer Res. 58:2925-2928 (1998)); an anthracycline such asdaunomycin or doxorubicin (see Kratz et al., Current Med. Chem.13:477-523 (2006); Jeffrey et al., Bioorganic & Med. Chem. Letters16:358-362 (2006); Torgov et al., Bioconj. Chem. 16:717-721 (2005); Nagyet al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 97:829-834 (2000); Dubowchik et al.,Bioorg. & Med. Chem. Letters 12:1529-1532 (2002); King et al., J. Med.Chem. 45:4336-4343 (2002); and U.S. Pat. No. 6,630,579); methotrexate;vindesine; a taxane such as docetaxel, paclitaxel, larotaxel, tesetaxel,and ortataxel; a trichothecene; and CC1065.

In another instance, an immunoconjugate comprises an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as described herein (e.g., tiragolumab) or a PD-1axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody (e.g.,atezolizumab)) conjugated to an enzymatically active toxin or fragmentthereof, including but not limited to diphtheria A chain, nonbindingactive fragments of diphtheria toxin, exotoxin A chain (from Pseudomonasaeruginosa), ricin A chain, abrin A chain, modeccin A chain,alpha-sarcin, Aleurites fordii proteins, dianthin proteins, Phytolacaamericana proteins (PAPI, PAPII, and PAP-S), Momordica charantiainhibitor, curcin, crotin, Sapaonaria officinalis inhibitor, gelonin,mitogellin, restrictocin, phenomycin, enomycin, and the tricothecenes.

In another instance, an immunoconjugate comprises an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody as described herein (e.g., tiragolumab) and/or aPD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody)as described herein (e.g., atezolizumab) conjugated to a radioactiveatom to form a radioconjugate. A variety of radioactive isotopes areavailable for the production of radioconjugates. Examples include At²¹¹,I¹³¹, I¹²⁵, Y⁹⁰, Re¹⁸⁶, R¹⁸⁸, Sm¹⁵³, Bi²¹², P³², Pb²¹² and radioactiveisotopes of Lu. When the radioconjugate is used for detection, it maycomprise a radioactive atom for scintigraphic studies, for example tc99mor I123, or a spin label for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) imaging(also known as magnetic resonance imaging, mri), such as iodine-123again, iodine-131, indium-111, fluorine-19, carbon-13, nitrogen-15,oxygen-17, gadolinium, manganese or iron.

Conjugates of an antibody and cytotoxic agent may be made using avariety of bifunctional protein coupling agents such asN-succinimidyl-3-(2-pyridyldithio) propionate (SPDP),succinimidyl-4-(N-maleimidomethyl) cyclohexane-1-carboxylate (SMCC),iminothiolane (IT), bifunctional derivatives of imidoesters (such asdimethyl adipimidate HCl), active esters (such as disuccinimidylsuberate), aldehydes (such as glutaraldehyde), bis-azido compounds (suchas bis (p-azidobenzoyl) hexanediamine), bis-diazonium derivatives (suchas bis-(p-diazoniumbenzoyl)-ethylenediamine), diisocyanates (such astoluene 2,6-diisocyanate), and bis-active fluorine compounds (such as1,5-difluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene). For example, a ricin immunotoxin canbe prepared as described in Vitetta et al., Science 238:1098 (1987).Carbon-14-labeled 1-isothiocyanatobenzyl-3-methyldiethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (MX-DTPA) is an exemplary chelating agent forconjugation of radionucleotide to the antibody. See WO94/11026. Thelinker may be a “cleavable linker” facilitating release of a cytotoxicdrug in the cell. For example, an acid-labile linker,peptidase-sensitive linker, photolabile linker, dimethyl linker, ordisulfide-containing linker (Chari et al., Cancer Res. 52:127-131(1992); U.S. Pat. No. 5,208,020) may be used.

The immunuoconjugates or ADCs herein expressly contemplate, but are notlimited to such conjugates prepared with cross-linker reagentsincluding, but not limited to, BMPS, EMCS, GMBS, HBVS, LC-SMCC, MBS,MPBH, SBAP, SIA, SIAB, SMCC, SMPB, SMPH, sulfo-EMCS, sulfo-GMBS,sulfo-KMUS, sulfo-MBS, sulfo-SIAB, sulfo-SMCC, and sulfo-SMPB, and SVSB(succinimidyl-(4-vinylsulfone)benzoate) which are commercially available(e.g., from Pierce Biotechnology, Inc., Rockford, Ill., U.S.A).

V. Pharmaceutical Compositions and Formulations

Any of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibodies and PD-1 axis bindingantagonists (e.g., anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibodies) described hereincan be used in pharmaceutical compositions and formulations.Pharmaceutical compositions and formulations of an anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., an anti-PD-L1antagonist antibody) can be prepared by mixing such antibodies havingthe desired degree of purity with one or more optional pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers (Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences 16th edition,Osol, A. Ed. (1980)), in the form of lyophilized formulations or aqueoussolutions. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers are generally nontoxicto recipients at the dosages and concentrations employed, and include,but are not limited to: buffers such as phosphate, citrate, and otherorganic acids; antioxidants including ascorbic acid and methionine;preservatives (such as octadecyldimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride;hexamethonium chloride; benzalkonium chloride; benzethonium chloride;phenol, butyl or benzyl alcohol; alkyl parabens such as methyl or propylparaben; catechol; resorcinol; cyclohexanol; 3-pentanol; and m-cresol);low molecular weight (less than about 10 residues) polypeptides;proteins, such as serum albumin, gelatin, or immunoglobulins;hydrophilic polymers such as polyvinylpyrrolidone; amino acids such asglycine, glutamine, asparagine, histidine, arginine, or lysine;monosaccharides, disaccharides, and other carbohydrates includingglucose, mannose, or dextrins; chelating agents such as EDTA; sugarssuch as sucrose, mannitol, trehalose or sorbitol; salt-formingcounter-ions such as sodium; metal complexes (e.g. Zn-proteincomplexes); and/or non-ionic surfactants such as polyethylene glycol(PEG). Exemplary pharmaceutically acceptable carriers herein furtherinclude insterstitial drug dispersion agents such as solubleneutral-active hyaluronidase glycoproteins (sHASEGP), for example, humansoluble PH-20 hyaluronidase glycoproteins, such as rHuPH20 (HYLENEX®,Baxter International, Inc.). Certain exemplary sHASEGPs and methods ofuse, including rHuPH20, are described in US Patent Publication Nos.2005/0260186 and 2006/0104968. In one aspect, a sHASEGP is combined withone or more additional glycosaminoglycanases such as chondroitinases.

Exemplary lyophilized antibody formulations are described in U.S. Pat.No. 6,267,958. Aqueous antibody formulations include those described inU.S. Pat. No. 6,171,586 and WO2006/044908, the latter formulationsincluding a histidine-acetate buffer.

The formulation herein may also contain more than one active ingredientsas necessary for the particular indication being treated, preferablythose with complementary activities that do not adversely affect eachother. For example, it may be desirable to further provide an additionaltherapeutic agent (e.g., a chemotherapeutic agent, a cytotoxic agent, agrowth inhibitory agent, and/or an anti-hormonal agent, such as thoserecited herein above). Such active ingredients are suitably present incombination in amounts that are effective for the purpose intended.

Active ingredients may be entrapped in microcapsules prepared, forexample, by coacervation techniques or by interfacial polymerization,for example, hydroxymethylcellulose or gelatin-microcapsules andpoly-(methylmethacylate) microcapsules, respectively, in colloidal drugdelivery systems (for example, liposomes, albumin microspheres,microemulsions, nano-particles and nanocapsules) or in macroemulsions.Such techniques are disclosed in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences16th edition, Osol, A. Ed. (1980).

Sustained-release preparations may be prepared. Suitable examples ofsustained-release preparations include semipermeable matrices of solidhydrophobic polymers containing the antibody, which matrices are in theform of shaped articles, for example, films, or microcapsules. Theformulations to be used for in vivo administration are generallysterile. Sterility may be readily accomplished, e.g., by filtrationthrough sterile filtration membranes.

VI. Examples

The following are examples of the methods of the invention. It isunderstood that various other embodiments may be practiced, given thegeneral description provided above.

Example 1. Efficacy of an Anti-TIGIT Antagonist Antibody in Combinationwith an Anti-PD-L1 Antagonist Antibody in Patients with Lung Cancer

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatment with an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) in combination with an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody(atezolizumab) compared with placebo in combination with atezolizumab inpatients with lung cancer (e.g., non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC),e.g., squamous or non-squamous NSCLC, e.g., locally advancedunresectable NSCLC (e.g., Stage IIIB NSCLC), or recurrent or metastaticNSCLC (e.g., Stage IV NSCLC)), patients were enrolled in a phase II,global, multicenter, randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled study. Tobe eligible, patients must (i) have not been previously treated forlocally advanced unresectable or metastatic NSCLC, (ii) have had anEastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status (PS) of 0or 1, (iii) have had a PD-L1 selected tumor (e.g., a tumor having highPD-L1 expression, e.g., a tumor PD-L1 expression with a tumor proportionscore (TPS) ≥1% as determined by the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay), (iv)not have had an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) or anaplasticlymphoma kinase (ALK) gene mutation, (v) not have had a pulmonarylymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma subtype of NSCLC, and (vi) not have hadan active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection or a known or suspectedchronic active EBV infection.

If a patient had positive serology for EBV IgG and/or was positive forEpstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA), then EBV IgM testing and/or EBV PCRwas required for consideration of eligibility. If the patient hadpositive serology for EBV IgG and/or is positive for EBNA, they musthave been negative for EBV IgM and/or negative by EBV PCR. AdditionalEBV serology tests were performed for patients who subsequentlyexperience an acute inflammatory event, e.g., systemic inflammatoryresponse syndrome, while receiving study treatment.

The clinical trial consisted of a single phase, as described in detailbelow and diagrammed in FIG. 1.

Randomization

In this study, 135 patients were enrolled and randomized to one of twotreatment arms in a 1:1 ratio (experimental arm to control arm). In theexperimental arm, patients received an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) incombination with atezolizumab. In the control arm, patients received aplacebo in combination with atezolizumab. The randomization wasstratified on the basis of PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay results (e.g., aTPS of between 1-49% versus a TPS of ≥50%), histology of NSCLC (e.g.,non-squamous versus squamous), and the patient's history of tobacco use(e.g., yes or no). These stratification factors were identified ascritical prognostic factors for patients with NSCLC. Prospectivestratification by these factors minimized differences in the twotreatment arms due to sources other than the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody.

Study Treatment Dosage and Administration

During treatment, atezolizumab was administered by intravenous infusionat a dose of 1200 mg every 3 weeks (21±3 days). The atezolizumab dosewas fixed and was not dependent on body weight. Atezolizumab wasadministered on Day 1 of each 21-day dosing cycle. In the experimentalarm, patients received a fixed dose of 600 mg of an anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo administered by intravenous infusion every3 weeks (q3w) (21±3 days). The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo isadministered on Day 1 of each 21-day dosing cycle.

In one experiment, on the days of administration, atezolizumab wasadministered prior to the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo,with an intervening observation period. Prior to the first infusion ofatezolizumab, the patient's vital signs (e.g., pulse rate, respiratoryrate, blood pressure, and temperature) were recorded within 60 minutesbefore starting the infusion. The first infusion of atezolizumab wasadministered over 60 (±15) minutes. During this time, the patient'svital signs (pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, andtemperature) were recorded at 15-minute intervals. Following infusion,the patient was observed for 60 minutes, during which time, the vitalsigns were monitored as described above. The first infusion of theanti-TIGIT antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo was administered over 60 (±10) minutes.During this time, the patient's vital signs were recorded at 15-minuteintervals. Following infusion, the patient was observed for 60 minutes,during which time the vital signs were monitored as described above. Ifno infusion-associated adverse events were experienced during the firstinfusions of atezolizumab, placebo, or the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab), subsequent infusions could be administered over 30 (±10)minutes. Additionally, the post-infusion observation periods could bereduced to 30 minutes. Pre-infusion recordation of vital signs continuedto be recorded within 30 minutes prior to the start of infusion ofatezolizumab.

In another experiment, on the days of administration, the anti-TIGITantagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein,e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo was administered prior to atezolizumab,with an intervening observation period. Prior to the first infusion ofthe anti-TIGIT antibody or placebo, the patient's vital signs (e.g.,pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) wererecorded within 60 minutes before starting the infusion. The firstinfusion of the anti-TIGIT antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibodydisclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo was administered over 60(±10) minutes. During this time, the patient's vital signs (pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) were recorded at15-minute intervals. Following infusion, the patient was observed for 60minutes, during which time, the vital signs were monitored as describedabove. The first infusion of atezolizumab was administered over 60 (±15)minutes. During this time, the patient's vital signs were recorded at15-minute intervals. Following infusion, the patient was observed for 60minutes, during which time the vital signs were monitored as describedabove. If no infusion-associated adverse events were experienced duringthe first infusions of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab), placebo, oratezolizumab, subsequent infusions could be administered over 30 (±10)minutes. Additionally, the post-infusion observation periods could bereduced to 30 minutes. Pre-infusion recordation of vital signs continuedto be recorded within 60 minutes prior to the start of infusion of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo.

Treatment continued until lack of clinical benefit, worsening ofsymptoms attributed to disease progression following an integratedassessment of radiographic data, biopsy results, and clinical status,decline in performance status, intolerable toxicity related to the studytreatment, or tumor progression at a critical site that could not bemanaged with protocol-accepted therapy. Treatment was allowed tocontinue beyond progression upon consent of the patient and approval bythe investigator.

Concomitant Therapy

Certain concomitant therapies were permitted. Concomitant therapiesincluded any medication (e.g., prescription drugs, over the counterdrugs, vaccines, herbal or homeopathic remedies, nutritionalsupplements) used by a patient in addition to protocol-mandated studytreatment from seven days prior to initiation of study treatment to thetreatment discontinuation visit. Patients were permitted to use thefollowing concomitant therapies during the study.

Systemic corticosteroids and other immune-modulating medications may, intheory, attenuate the potential beneficial immunologic effects oftreatment with the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and/or atezolizumab,but were administered at the discretion of the treating physician inline with the management guidelines. No premedication was allowed forthe first infusion of atezolizumab, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab), orplacebo. If the patient experienced an infusion-related reaction (IRR)during any previous infusion of atezolizumab, the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab), or placebo, premedication with an antihistamine and/orantipyretic could be administered for Cycles 2 at the discretion of thetreating physician after consultation with the medical monitor. The useof inhaled corticosteroids and mineralocorticoids (e.g.,fludrocortisone) for patients with orthostatic hypotension oradrenocortical insufficiency was also allowed. Physiologic doses ofcorticosteroids for adrenal insufficiency were allowed.

Patients with abnormal renal function were evaluated and treated forother more common etiologies (e.g., prerenal and postrenal causes andconcomitant medications including NSAIDs). In some cases, renal biopsieswere performed to determine a definitive diagnosis and appropriatetreatment. Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of nephritis, inthe absence of an identified alternate etiology, were evaluated andtreated according to the severity of the event. If the patient presentedwith a grade 1 renal event, study treatment continued while kidneyfunctions (e.g., creatinine levels) were monitored and resolved towithin normal limits and/or baseline values. Patients who experienced agrade 2 event had the study treatment withheld for up to twelve weeksand were treated with corticosteroids until the resolution of symptoms.Patients could resume the study treatment following a tapering periodover at least one month of corticosteroids to an equivalent dose of 10mg/day oral prednisone. Patients who experienced a grade 3 or grade 4renal event permanently discontinued treatment with the anti-TIGITantibody (e.g., tiragolumab)/placebo and atezolizumab and were treatedwith corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressive agents.

Megestrol administered as an appetite stimulant was acceptable while thepatient was enrolled in the study. Patients who used oralcontraceptives, hormone-replacement therapy, prophylactic or therapeuticanticoagulation therapy (such as low molecular weight heparin orwarfarin at a stable dose level), or other maintenance therapy fornon-malignant indications continued their use. Cannabinoids werepermitted only if obtained in accordance with local regulations, andonly if an established part of patient management prior to studyenrolment.

Certain forms of radiotherapy were considered for pain palliation ifpatients were deriving benefit (e.g., treatment of known bonymetastases) and provided they did not compromise assessments of tumortarget lesions. In addition, the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placeboand atezolizumab treatment could continue during palliativeradiotherapy. Patients who experienced a mixed response requiring localtherapy (e.g., surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery, radiotherapy,radiofrequency ablation) for control of three or fewer lesions werestill eligible to continue study treatment, at the discretion of theinvestigator, and after discussion with the medical monitor. Subsequenttumor assessments needed to take the local treatment into account indetermining overall response per the response evaluation criteria insolid tumors (RECIST) v1.1 or per the immune-modified RECIST (imRECIST)criteria (see, e.g., Hodi et al. J. Clin. Oncol. e-pub, Jan. 17, 2018,which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety), asappropriate.

Patients receiving denosumab prior to enrollment were maintained onbisphosphonate therapy instead (if willing and eligible) duringscreening and while actively treated with study drug. Initiation ofbisphosphonates was discouraged during the treatment phase of the studydue to potential immunomodulatory properties, however, initiation ofsuch treatment did not result in discontinuation of study treatment.

In some instances, premedication with antihistamines, antipyretics,and/or analgesics were administered for the second and subsequentanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) or placebo and atezolizumab infusions only,at the discretion of the investigator. In general, investigators manageda patient's care with supportive therapies as clinically indicated, perlocal standard practice. Patients who experienced infusion associatedsymptoms were eligible to receive treatment symptomatically withacetaminophen, ibuprofen, diphenhydramine, and/or H2 receptorantagonists (e.g., famotidine, cimetidine), or equivalent medicationsper local standard practice. Serious infusion-associated eventsmanifested by dyspnea, hypotension, wheezing, bronchospasm, tachycardia,reduced oxygen saturation, or respiratory distress were managed withsupportive therapies as clinically indicated (e.g., supplemental oxygenand β₂ adrenergic agonists).

Efficacy Endpoints

Co-primary and secondary efficacy analyses among all randomized patientswere conducted when approximately 80 total PFS events occur.

To evaluate the efficacy of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., ananti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) in combinationwith atezolizumab compared with placebo in combination withatezolizumab, the objective response rate (ORR), with ORR defined as thepercentage of patients who experienced a complete response (CR) or apartial response (PR) on two consecutive occasions ≥4 weeks apart (asdetermined by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1), was measuredas a primary endpoint. The difference in ORR between the two study armswas estimated, along with PFS hazard ratios (HRs) with 90% confidenceinterval (CI). The ORRs between the two treatment arms were compared atthe two-sided significance level of 5% using the Mantel-Haenszel Test,stratified by the study's stratification factors (i.e., PD-L1 IHC SP263(Ventana) assay or PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay results (e.g., a TPS ofbetween 1-49% versus a TPS of 50%), histology of NSCLC (e.g.,non-squamous versus squamous), and the patient's history of tobacco use(e.g., yes or no)). An additional primary efficacy endpoint furtherincluded PFS, defined as the time from randomization to the date offirst documented disease progression or death, whichever occurred first.A stratified Cox proportional-hazards model was used to estimate the HRand its 90% CI. PFS between treatment arms was compared using thetwo-sided stratified log-rank test. Kaplan-Meier methodology was used toestimate a PFS curve and median PFS for each treatment arm.

Secondary efficacy endpoints included duration of objective response(DOR), defined as the time from the first occurrence of a documentedobjective response to disease progression (as determined by theinvestigator according to RECIST v1.1), or death from any cause,whichever occurred first, and overall survival (OS) (i.e., the time fromrandomization to death from any cause). A stratified Coxproportional-hazards model was used to estimate the HR and its 90% CI.OS between treatment arms was compared using the two-sided stratifiedlog-rank test. Kaplan-Meier methodology was used to estimate an OS curveand median OS for each treatment arm.

Additional exploratory efficacy endpoints further include evaluatingORR, DOR, and PFS according to immune-modified RECIST (imRECIST)criteria (see, e.g., Hodi et al. J. Clin. Oncol. e-pub, Jan. 17, 2018,which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety), which arebased on key principles from immune-related response criteria that wereoriginally designed to account for tumor change patterns observed inmelanoma patients treated with the CTLA-4 inhibitor ipilimumab (see,e.g., Wolchok et al. Clin. Can. Res. 15(23): 7412-20, 2009, which ishereby incorporated by reference in its entirety).

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) in combination atezolizumab compared with the placebo incombination atezolizumab, the incidence, nature, and severity of adverseevents (AEs) (e.g., AEs graded according to the National CancerInstitute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events version 4.0(NCI CTCAE v4.0)) were measured. Additionally, clinically significantchanges in vital signs, physical findings, and clinical laboratoryresults from baseline during and following administration of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) in combination with atezolizumab comparedwith placebo in combination with atezolizumab were also measured as anendpoint. Yet further efficacy endpoints included changes inhealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) as assessed by symptoms in lungcancer (SILC) scale (e.g., time to deterioration (TTD) in cough dyspeneaand chest pain), the European organization for research and treatment ofCancer (EORTC) quality of life questionnaire C30 (QLC-C-30) (e.g., meanchange from baseline in HRQoL and day-to-day function as measured by theglobal health status, physical function, and role function scales), andthe EuroQol 5-Dimension, 5-Level Questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire(e.g., capture utility values) for health economic modeling, and/ortolerability of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGITantibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) in combination withatezolizumab or the placebo in combination with atezolizumab.

Biomarkers

Patient samples, including archival tumor tissues, as well as serum,plasma, whole blood, and stool are collected for exploratory biomarkerassessments for all patients in the randomized study. In addition toassessing PD-L1 status, biomarkers related to resistance, diseaseprogression, and clinical benefit of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab)and/or atezolizumab are analyzed. For example, potential predictive andprognostic biomarkers related to the clinical benefit and safety of theanti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosedherein, e.g., tiragolumab) and/or atezolizumab are analyzed.

Tumor tissue and blood samples collected at baseline (and, if deemedclinically feasible by the investigator, tumor tissue collected at thetime of disease progression) enables whole-exome sequencing (WES) and/ornext-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify somatic mutations that arepredictive of response to study treatment, are associated withprogression to a more severe disease state, are associated with acquiredresistance to study treatment, are associated with susceptibility todeveloping adverse events, or can increase the knowledge andunderstanding of disease biology.

Biomarkers include, but are not limited to, PD-L1 and TIGIT expressionon tumor tissues and germline and somatic mutations from tumor tissueand/or from circulating tumor DNA in blood (including, but not limitedto, mutation load, MSI, and MMR defects), identified through WGS and/orNGS, and plasma derived cytokines.

To assess the effect of the PD-L1/PD-1 pathway on ORR, PFS, DOR, and/orOS in the primary patient population, the relationship between protein,RNA, DNA, tumor mutational burden, and other exploratory biomarkers intumor tissue and/or blood to efficacy, safety, PK, immunogenicity, andpatient-reported outcomes (PROs) may be evaluated. Additionally, toassess the effect of the TIGIT pathway on ORR, PFS, DOR, and/or OSfollowing in the primary population, ORR, DOR, PFS, and OS may beevaluated in a patient population whose tumors have TIGIT expression, asdefined by protein and/or RNA expression.

Exploratory biomarker analyses may be performed in an effort tounderstand the association of these markers (e.g., TIGIT IHC status)with study treatment efficacy. The efficacy outcomes may be explored ina population of patients whose tumors have high TIGIT expression, asdetermined by IHC and/or RNA analysis. Exploratory analysis of WGS datamay be conducted in the context of this study and explored in aggregatewith data from other studies to increase researcher's understanding ofdisease pathobiology and guide the development of new therapeuticapproaches.

Immunogenicity Analyses

To evaluate the immune response to the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody(e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g., tiragolumab) andatezolizumab, the incidence of treatment-emergent anti-drug antibodies(ADAs) and their potential impact on safety, efficacy, andpharmacokinetics (PK) will be assessed (with assessments groupedaccording to treatment received).

Pharmacokinetic Analyses

To characterize the pharmacokinetics of the anti-TIGIT antagonistantibody (e.g., an anti-TIGIT antibody disclosed herein, e.g.,tiragolumab) when given in combination with atezolizumab, serumconcentrations of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody are determined fromsubjects at different time points. Further, to characterize thepharmacokinetics of atezolizumab when atezolizumab is administered incombination with the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., tiragolumab)or in combination with the placebo, plasma concentration of atezolizumabis obtained from subjects at different time points during the study. PKanalyses are reported and summarized using descriptive statistics.

Results

Enrollment and Demographics

Patients were enrolled in study centers across Europe, East Asian, andthe United States and randomized into the treatment arms (Table 2).

TABLE 2 Patient Enrollment Placebo + Tiragolumab + AtezolizumabAtezolizumab Region Country (n = 68) (n = 67) Europe 29 (43%) 28 (42%)Spain 20 (29%) 15 (22%) France 4 (6%) 8 (12%) Serbia 5 (7%) 5 (7%) EastAsia 24 (35%) 18 (27%) South Korea 19 (28%) 11 (16%) Taiwan 5 (7%) 7(10%) North America 15 (22%) 21 (31%) USA 15 (22%) 21 (31%)Tables 3 and 4, below, summarize the demographic distribution of thepatients that were enrolled and evaluated in this study.

TABLE 3 Patient Demographics Placebo + Tiragolumab + AtezolizumabAtezolizumab (n = 68) (n = 67) Age (years) Mean (SD) 67 (9.9) 65.8(10.4) Median 68 68 Range   40-83   42-84 Age group (years) <65 28(41.2%) 28 (41.8%) ≥65 40 (58.8%) 39 (58.2%) Sex Male 48 (70.6%) 39(58.2%) Female 20 (29.4%) 28 (41.8%) Race Asian 23 (33.8%) 18 (26.9%)White 40 (58.8%) 42 (62.7%) Multiple 1 (1.5%) — Unknown 4 (5.9%) 7(10.4%) BMI (kg/m²) Mean (SD) 25.3 (5.7) 24.6 (4.7) Median 24.5 24.1Range 15.2-43 15.7-36.5 ECOG 0 19 (27.9%) 20 (29.9%) 1 48 (70.6%) 47(70.1%) 2* 1 (1.5%) — PD-L1 IHC 22C3 TPS 1-49% 39 (57.4%) 38 (56.7%)≥50% 29 (42.6%) 29 (43.3%) Tobacco history Never 7 (10.3%) 7 (10.4%)Former 44 (64.7%) 41 (61.2%) Current 17 (25%) 19 (28.4%) Tumor histologyNon-squamous 40 (58.8%) 40 (59.7%) Squamous 28 (41.2%) 27 (40.3%) CRP(Covance) <3 mg/L 11 (16.2%) 10 (14.9%) >=3 mg/L 54 (79.4%) 52 (77.6%)Missing 3 (4.4%) 5 (7.5%)

TABLE 4 Number and percent of patients in each stratum by PD-L1 TPS andtumor histology PD-L1 IHC 22C3 Placebo + Tiragolumab + pharmDx assayTumor History of All Patients Atezolizumab Atezolizumab result histologytobacco use n (%) n (%) n (%) TPS 1-49% Non-squamous No 7 (5%) 4 (6%) 3(4%) Yes 32 (24%) 16 (24%) 16 (24%) Squamous No 2 (1%) 1 (1%) 1 (1%) Yes36 (27%) 18 (26%) 18 (27%) TPS ≥ 50% Non-squamous No 5 (4%) 2 (3%) 3(4%) Yes 36 (27%) 18 (26%) 18 (27%) Squamous No — — — Yes 17 (13%) 9(13%) 8 (12%)

Patient Disposition

Tables 5-7, below, summarize the quantity of patients that receivedeither the monotherapy or the combination therapy during this study, aswell as the status of the patients following their participation in thestudy. Briefly, all 67 patients allocated to the tiragolumab andatezolizumab combination therapy arm received the study treatment. Ofthese patients, 35 discontinued the treatment and 17 discontinued thestudy. All of the 68 patients allocated to the atezolizumab and placeboarm received the study treatment. Of these patients, 49 patientsdiscontinued the treatment and 23 discontinued the study. Data from allpatients from both treatment arms were analyzed.

TABLE 5 Subject Disposition Placebo + Tiragolumab + AtezolizumabAtezolizumab (n = 68) (n = 67) Subject in treatment study period 19(28%) 32 (48%) Subject completed or discontinued from treatment studyperiod 34 (50%) 22 (33%) RADIOGRAPHIC PROGRESSIVE DISEASE 18 (26%) 12(18%) WITHDRAWAL BY SUBJECT 6 (9%) 3 (4%) ADVERSE EVENT 4 (6%) 3 (4%)DEATH 5 (7%) 2 (3%) PHYSICIAN DECISION 1 (1%) 1 (1%) SYMPTOMATICDETERIORATION — 1 (1%) Subject completed or discontinued from long-term15 (22%) 13 (19%) follow-up study period DEATH 15 (22%) 12 (18%)WITHDRAWAL BY SUBJECT — 1 (1%) 8 placebo + atezolizumab patients and 4tiragolumab + atezolizumab patients completed the treatment study periodbut did not enter long-term follow-up.

TABLE 6 Atezolizumab Exposure Placebo + Tiragolumab + AtezolizumabAtezolizumab (n = 68) (n = 67) Treatment duration (months) Mean (SD)3.24 (2.53) 4.08 (2.75) Median  2.81  4.27 Range  0-9.2   0-10.1 Numberof doses Mean (SD) 5.5 (3.6) 6.6 (3.9) Median  5  7 Range  1-14   1-15Dose intensity based on total dose (%) Mean (SD) 103.97 (19.28) 102.15(18.95) Median 100 100 Range 75-200 66.7-200 Dose intensity based onnumber of doses (%) Mean (SD) 104.22 (19.16) 102.34 (18.86) Median 100100 Range 75-200 66.7-200 Dose modified at least once? No 68 (100%) 67(100%) Infusion modified at least once? Yes 1 (1.5%) 5 (7.5%) Reason forinfusion modification Adverse event 1 (1.5%) 5 (7.5%) Other — 1 (1.5%)

TABLE 7 Tiragolumab Exposure Placebo + Tiragolumab + AtezolizumabAtezolizumab (n = 68) (n = 67) Treatment duration (months)   Mean (SD) 3.24 (2.53) 4.07 (2.76)   Median 2.81 4.27   Range 0-9.2 0-10.1 Numberof doses   Mean (SD)  5.5 (3.6) 6.6 (3.9)   Median 5 7   Range 1-14 1-15Dose intensity based on total dose (%)   Mean (SD) 104.18 (19.18) 100.79(20.64)    Median 100 100   Range 75-200 50-200 Dose intensity based onnumber of doses (%)   Mean (SD) 104.22 (19.16) 101.43 (20.16)    Median100 100   Range 75-200 50-200 Dose modified at least once?   No     68(100%)    67 (100%) Infusion modified at least once?   Yes —   2 (3%)Reason for infusion modification   Adverse event —   2 (3%)

Interim Analysis

Patient Demographics and Dispositions

As shown in FIG. 2, minor imbalances were observed in sex, race, andECOG in baseline demographics divided by TPS. More males were observedin the monotherapy arm, but more having an ECOG of 0 were observed inthe combination therapy arm for patients in the TPS ≥50% population. Inaddition, more white patients and those having an ECOG of 0 wereobserved in the combination therapy arm in the PD-L1 TPS of between1-49% population. Overall, less squamous cell cancer patients werepresent in the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% versus PD-L1 TPS of between 1-49%populations. Imbalances in treatment and study discontinuations wasgreater in the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% (FIG. 3). More patients discontinuedtreatment in the monotherapy arm in both populations. Discontinuationsdue to radiographic progressive disease were more prevalent in themonotherapy arm in both populations. Additionally, more patientsdiscontinued the study and more deaths were observed in the monotherapyarm for patients within the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population. Overall, morepatients discontinued treatment in the local PD-L1 TPS of between 1-49%population than the PD-L1 TPS ≥50% population.

Efficacy

As of the interim cutoff date of Apr. 21, 2019, of the 27 patientshaving a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% receiving tiragolumab in combination withatezolizumab, 14 (51.9%) achieved a best overall response of unconfirmedpartial response (uPR)+confirmed partial response (cPR) as compared toonly 10 out of 27 (18.5%) patients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% receiving theplacebo in combination with atezolizumab alone (FIG. 4), amounting to a33% difference in best overall response rate for patients having a PD-L1TPS ≥50% receiving the combination therapy as opposed to themonotherapy. No differences in response were observed between themonotherapy or combination therapy treatment arms for patients having aPD-L1 TPS of between 1-49%. Further analysis of the subgroups revealedthat squamous cell cancer patients in the ITT population respondedbetter to the combination therapy of tiragolumab and atezolizumabcompared to the atezolizumab monotherapy. In addition, in the PD-L1 TPS≥50% population, whites and males responded better to the combinationtherapy (FIG. 5).

Safety

Of the adverse events observed in the monotherapy and combinationtherapy treatment arms, most were Grade 1 or Grade 2. Although a higherrate of fatigue, rash, IRR, pruritis and arthralgia was observed in thecombination therapy arm, as shown in FIG. 6, similar safety profileswere observed for both treatment arms with no new safety signalsidentified. Serious and high grade treatment-related adverse events werewell balanced between the two arms. Treatment-related and immune-relatedadverse events were imbalanced due to rash and IRR (FIG. 7). Theseresults demonstrate that tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab issafe relative to atezolizumab alone.

Primary Endpoint Analysis

Efficacy

The ORR for all patients receiving the tiragolumab in combination withatezolizumab versus the placebo in combination with atezolizumab(atezolizumab monotherapy) was evaluated across several categoriesincluding demographic information, tumor histology, and baseline riskfactors (FIG. 8). The ORR for patients receiving tiragolumab incombination with atezolizumab was 31.3% compared to only 16.2% forpatients receiving atezolizumab and the placebo, representing a 15.17%difference in ORR between the two groups (FIG. 9A). Patients having aPD-L1 TPS ≥50% appeared to derive an increased benefit from thecombination therapy of tiragolumab and atezolizumab as these patientsachieved an ORR or 55.2%, compared to patients receiving the samecombination therapy having a PD-L1 TPS between 1 and 49%, who exhibitedan ORR or 13.2% (FIG. 9B). Patients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% receivingthe combination therapy exhibited an improvement in ORR of 37.93% overpatients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% receiving the atezolizumab monotherapy(55.2% vs 17.2%). No differences in response were observed between themonotherapy or combination therapy treatment arms for patients having aPD-L1 TPS of between 1-49%.

PFS and OS were similarly evaluated for patients enrolled in thecombination therapy and monotherapy arms (FIGS. 10 and 12). Patientsreceiving the combination therapy experienced a median PFS of 5.42months as compared to 3.58 months for those receiving the monotherapy(FIG. 11A). Patients receiving the combination therapy exhibited anincrease in OS compared to those receiving the monotherapy (FIG. 13A).These differences in PFS and OS were observable within the subgroup ofpatients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% (FIGS. 11B and 13B), but not forpatients having a PD-L1 TPS of between 1-49% (FIGS. 11C and 13C). TheDOR was immature as of the primary analysis cutoff of Jun. 30, 2019.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, patients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% treatedwith tiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab responded earlier withdeeper, more durable responses than those having a PD-L1 TPS of between1-49%. Additionally, patients having a PD-L1 TPS ≥50% treated withtiragolumab in combination with atezolizumab responded earlier withdeeper, more durable responses than those having a PD-L1 TPS of ≥1%treated with the atezolizumab monotherapy. Overall, these resultsdemonstrate that patients with high PD-L1 expression (TPS ≥50%) receivedthe most benefit from the combination therapy.

Safety

The combination treatment of tiragolumab with atezolizumab was generallywell tolerated with manageable toxicities. As shown in Table 8, theoverall safety profile of the combination therapy was comparable to thatof the atezolizumab monotherapy.

TABLE 8 Overall adverse event (AE) profile Placebo + Tiragolumab +Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Category (n = 68) (n = 67) (n =135) Total number of patients with at least one AE 65 (95.6%) 66 (98.5%)131 (97%)    Total number of AEs 477 504 981 Total number of deaths 20(29.4%) 15 (22.4%) 35 (25.9%) Total number of patients withdrawn fromstudy due to an AE 6 (8.8%) 4 (6%)   10 (7.4%)  ≥1 AE with fatal outcome5 (7.4%) 2 (3%)   7 (5.2%) ≥1 Serious AE 24 (35.3%) 23 (34.3%) 47(34.8%) ≥1 Serious AE leading to withdrawal from tiragolumab/ 5 (7.4%) 4(6%)   9 (6.7%) placebo ≥1 Serious AE leading to withdrawal fromatezolizumab 5 (7.4%) 4 (6%)   9 (6.7%) ≥1 Serious AE leading to dosemodification/interruption of 10 (14.7%) 12 (17.9%) 22 (16.3%)tiragolumab/placebo ≥1 Serious AE leading to dosemodification/interruption of 10 (14.7%) 11 (16.4%) 21 (15.6%)atezolizumab ≥1 AE leading to withdrawal from tiragolumab/placebo  7(10.3%) 5 (7.5%) 12 (8.9%)  ≥1 AE leading to withdrawal fromatezolizumab  7 (10.3%) 5 (7.5%) 12 (8.9%)  ≥1 AE leading to dosemodification/interruption of 18 (26.5%) 23 (34.3%) 41 (30.4%)tiragolumab/placebo ≥1 AE leading to dose modification/interruption of18 (26.5%) 23 (34.3%) 41 (30.4%) atezolizumab ≥1 Grade 3-5 AE 30 (44.1%)28 (41.8%) 58 (43%)  ≥1 serious AE related to tiragolumab/placebo 10(14.7%)  7 (10.4%) 17 (12.6%) ≥1 serious AE related to atezolizumab 10(14.7%)  7 (10.4%) 17 (12.6%) ≥1 AE related to tiragolumab/placebo 46(67.6%) 49 (73.1%) 95 (70.4%) ≥1 AE related to atezolizumab 47 (69.1%)52 (77.6%) 99 (73.3%) ≥1 AE related to tiragolumab/placebo leading towithdrawal  7 (10.3%) 4 (6%)   11 (8.1%)  from tiragolumab/placebo ≥1 AErelated to atezolizumab that leading to withdrawal  7 (10.3%) 4 (6%)  11 (8.1%)  from atezolizumab ≥1 AE related to tiragolumab/placeboleading to dose 6 (8.8%) 10 (14.9%) 16 (11.9%) modification/interruptionof tiragolumab/placebo ≥1 AE related to atezolizumab leading to dosemodification/ 6 (8.8%) 11 (16.4%) 17 (12.6%) interruption ofatezolizumab

Although the incidence of most adverse events occurred with similarfrequency across the two treatment arms, the incidence of severaladverse events, including, for example, infusion-related reactions,fatigue, rash, and arthralgia occurred with greater frequency in one armversus the other. Adverse events with a difference of at least 5% in thefrequency between treatment arms are shown in Table 9, and adverseevents with a difference of at least 10% in frequency between thetreatment arms are shown in Table 10.

TABLE 9 Adverse events with a difference of ≥5% Placebo + Tiragolumab +Atezolizumab Atezolizumab Adverse Event (n = 68) (n = 67) INFUSIONRELATED REACTION  7 (10.3%)   19 (28.4%) FATIGUE  9 (13.2%)   15 (22.4%)DYSPNOEA 14 (20.6%)    9 (13.4%) PRURITUS  8 (11.8%)   13 (19.4%) RASH 6(8.8%)   13 (19.4%) ARTHRALGIA 6 (8.8%)   11 (16.4%) ALANINEAMINOTRANSFERASE INCREASED  7 (10.3%)   3 (4.5%) OEDEMA PERIPHERAL 3(4.4%)    7 (10.4%) PRODUCTIVE COUGH  7 (10.3%)   3 (4.5%) BACK PAIN 2(2.9%) 6 (9%) PLEURAL EFFUSION 2 (2.9%) 6 (9%) RASH MACULO-PAPULAR 2(2.9%) 6 (9%) RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION 6 (8.8%) 2 (3%) HYPERCALCAEMIA4 (5.9%) —

TABLE 10 Adverse events with a difference of ≥10% Placebo +Tiragolumab + Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Adverse Event (n =68) (n = 67) (n = 135) ASTHENIA 18 (26.5%)  17 (25.4%) 35 (25.9%)INFUSION RELATED REACTION 7 (10.3%) 19 (28.4%) 26 (19.3%) DECREASEDAPPETITE 13 (19.1%)  11 (16.4%) 24 (17.8%) FATIGUE 9 (13.2%) 15 (22.4%)24 (17.8%) DYSPNOEA 14 (20.6%)   9 (13.4%) 23 (17%)   PRURITUS 8 (11.8%)13 (19.4%) 21 (15.6%) DIARRHOEA 10 (14.7%)   9 (13.4%) 19 (14.1%) RASH 6(8.8%)  13 (19.4%) 19 (14.1%) CONSTIPATION 9 (13.2%)  9 (13.4%) 18(13.3%) PYREXIA 9 (13.2%)  9 (13.4%) 18 (13.3%) ARTHRALGIA 6 (8.8%)  11(16.4%) 17 (12.6%)

Immune-related adverse events were more frequent in thetiragolumab+atezolizumab arm, but driven by Grade 1-2 IRR and rash(Tables 11 and 12).

TABLE 11 Frequency of Immune-Mediated Adverse Events by Grade Placebo +Tiragolumab + Highest Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients grade (n =68) (n = 67) (n = 135) All 32 (47.1%) 44 (65.7%) 76 (56.3%) 1 13 (19.1%)16 (23.9%) 29 (21.5%) 2 11 (16.2%) 19 (28.4%) 30 (22.2%) 3 5 (7.4%) 6(9%)   11 (8.1%)  4 3 (4.4%) 3 (4.5%) 6 (4.4%)

TABLE 12 Frequency of Immune-Mediated Adverse Events by Type Placebo +Tiragolumab + Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Adverse Event (n =68) (n = 67) (n = 135) Immune-Mediated Rash 10 (14.7%) 26 (38.8%) 36(26.7%) Infusion-Related Reactions  7 (10.3%) 19 (28.4%) 26 (19.3%)Immune-Mediated Hepatitis (Diagnosis and Lab 11 (16.2%)  7 (10.4%) 18(13.3%) Abnormalities) Immune-Mediated Hepatitis (Lab Abnormalities) 10(14.7%) 6 (9%)   16 (11.9%) Immune-Mediated Hypothyroidism 4 (5.9%) 5(7.5%) 9 (6.7%) Immune-Mediated Pancreatitis 2 (2.9%)  7 (10.4%) 9(6.7%) Immune-Mediated Hyperthyroidism 3 (4.4%) 3 (4.5%) 6 (4.4%)Immune-Mediated Colitis 1 (1.5%) 2 (3%)   3 (2.2%) Immune-MediatedHepatitis (Diagnosis) 1 (1.5%) 2 (3%)   3 (2.2%) Immune-Mediated OcularInflammatory Toxicity 1 (1.5%) 2 (3%)   3 (2.2%) Immune-MediatedDiabetes Mellitus 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) Immune-Mediated Myocarditis 1 (1.5%) — 1(0.7%) Immune-Mediated Nephritis — 1 (1.5%) 1 (0.7%) Immune-MediatedVasculitis 1 (1.5%) — 1 (0.7%) Categories with Δ ≥ 10%

Incidences of overall adverse events, grade adverse events and seriousadverse events was slightly increased in the tiragolumab andatezolizumab combination therapy compared with atezolizumab monotherapy(Tables 13 and 14).

TABLE 13 Highest Grade Adverse Events Placebo + Tiragolumab + HighestAtezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients grade (n = 68) (n = 67) (n = 135)1 12 (17.6%) 6 (9%) 18 (13.3%) 2 23 (33.8%)   32 (47.8%) 55 (40.7%) 3 21(30.9%)   20 (29.9%) 41 (30.4%) 4 4 (5.9%) 6 (9%) 10 (7.4%)  5 5 (7.4%)2 (3%) 7 (5.2%)

TABLE 14 Grade ≥3 AEs in ≥2 patients Placebo + Tiragolumab +Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Adverse Event (n = 68) (n = 67)(n = 135) PNEUMONIA 3 (4.4%) 6 (9%)   9 (6.7%) LIPASE INCREASED 2 (2.9%)4 (6%)   6 (4.4%) PLEURAL EFFUSION 1 (1.5%) 4 (6%)   5 (3.7%) ANAEMIA 1(1.5%) 2 (3%)   3 (2.2%) HYPONATRAEMIA 2 (2.9%) 1 (1.5%) 3 (2.2%)ABDOMINAL PAIN 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1 (1.5%) 1(1.5%) 2 (1.5%) ALANINE AMINOTRANSFERASE 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%)INCREASED AMYLASE INCREASED 2 (2.9%) — 2 (1.5%) ASPARTATEAMINOTRANSFERASE 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) INCREASED ASTHENIA 2 (2.9%)— 2 (1.5%) BLOOD CREATININE INCREASED 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%)DIABETES MELLITUS 1 (1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) HYPERTENSION 1 (1.5%) 1(1.5%) 2 (1.5%) HYPOKALAEMIA — 2 (3%)   2 (1.5%) MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN 1(1.5%) 1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) PULMONARY EMBOLISM 2 (2.9%) — 2 (1.5%)Serious adverse events, including those that resulted in death, wereless frequently observed and were comparable between the two treatmentarms (Tables 15 and 16).

TABLE 15 Serious Adverse Events in ≥2 Patients Placebo + Tiragolumab +Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Adverse Event (n = 68) (n = 67)(n = 135) PNEUMONIA 4 (5.9%)   5 (7.5%) 9 (6.7%) PLEURAL — 4 (6%) 4(3%)   EFFUSION DYSPNOEA 1 (1.5%)   1 (1.5%) 2 (1.5%) INFLUENZA — 2 (3%)2 (1.5%) PULMONARY 2 (2.9%) — 2 (1.5%) EMBOLISM PYREXIA 1 (1.5%)   1(1.15%) 2 (1.5%)

TABLE 16 Serious Adverse Events Resulting in Death Placebo +Tiragolumab + Atezolizumab Atezolizumab All patients Adverse Event (n =68) (n = 67) (n = 135) Total number of patients with at least 5 (7.4%) 2(3%)  7 (5.2%) one adverse event CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ARREST 1 (1.5%) — 1(0.7%) CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 1 (1.5%) — 1 (0.7%) EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUSINFECTION — 1 (1.5%) 1 (0.7%) MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION 1 (1.5%) — 1(0.7%) SYNDROME PNEUMONIA 1 (1.5%) — 1 (0.7%) PULMONARY EMBOLISM 1(1.5%) — 1 (0.7%) PYREXIA — 1 (1.5%) 1 (0.7%) Investigator assessed asrelated to tiragolumab/placebo and atezolizumabOverall, the tolerability and toxicities of the tiragolumab andatezolizumab combination therapy were within acceptable ranges andcomparable to that of the atezolizumab monotherapy.

Example 2. A Phase III, Randomized, Double Bind, Placebo-ControlledStudy of Tiragolumab, and Anti-TIGIT Antibody, in Combination withAtezolizumab Compared with Placebo in Combination with Atezolizumab inPatients with Previously Untreated Locally Advanced Unresectable orMetastatic PD-L1-Selected Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

In this study, patients are selected on the basis of the PD-L1 status oftheir tumor, with a TPS 50%, as assessed by central testing using thePD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay required for enrollment. All patients inthis study receive the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab. Efficacy and safetyof tiragolumab, an anti-TIGIT antibody, plus atezolizumab is evaluated,compared with placebo plus atezolizumab, in patients with previouslyuntreated locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic PD-L1-selectedNSCLC, with no EGFR mutation or ALK translocation. The primarypopulation is defined as all randomized patients who are selected on thebasis of a minimum level of PD-L1 expression (TPS ≥50%) by centraltesting using the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay.

Study Design

The study design is shown in FIG. 16. Previously untreated male andfemale patients age 18 years with ECOG Performance Status of 0 or 1 whohave locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic PD-L1-selected NSCLCare eligible. After providing informed consent, patients undergoscreening procedures, during which tumor specimens from each potentiallyeligible patient are prospectively tested for PD-L1 expression by acentral laboratory using the PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx assay. Only patientswho are PD-L1 positive with a TPS ≥50% assessed centrally are enrolled.

Patients whose tumors have a known EGFR mutation or ALK rearrangementare excluded from this study. Patients with tumors of non-squamoushistology with unknown EGFR or ALK mutational status are required to betested prior to enrollment. Patients with tumors of squamous histologywho have an unknown EGFR or ALK mutational status are not required to betested. Eligible patients are in a randomized 1:1 ratio to receiveeither tiragolumab plus atezolizumab or placebo plus atezolizumab.Eligible patients are stratified by ECOG Performance Status (0 vs. 1),tumor histology (non-squamous vs. squamous), and geographic region ofthe enrolling site (Asia vs. non-Asia).

In the experimental arm, patients receive atezolizumab at a fixed doseof 1200 mg administered by IV infusion Q3W on Day 1 of each 21-daycycle, followed by tiragolumab at a fixed dose of 600 mg administered topatients by IV infusion Q3W on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle.

In the control arm, patients receive atezolizumab at a fixed dose of1200 mg administered by IV infusion Q3W on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle,followed by placebo administered by IV infusion Q3W on Day 1 of each21-day cycle.

Treatment is continued as long as patients are experiencing clinicalbenefit, as assessed by the investigator, in the absence of unacceptabletoxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to disease progressionafter an integrated assessment of radiographic data, biopsy results (ifavailable), and clinical status. Patients who meet the criteria fordisease progression per RECIST v1.1 are permitted to continue treatment(tiragolumab plus atezolizumab or placebo plus atezolizumab) if theyexhibit evidence of clinical benefit, as assessed by the investigator;absence of symptoms and signs (including worsening of laboratory values(e.g., new or worsening hypercalcemia) indicating unequivocalprogression of disease; no decline in ECOG Performance Status that canbe attributed to disease progression; and absence of tumor progressionat critical anatomical sites (e.g., leptomeningeal disease) that cannotbe managed by protocol-allowed medical interventions.

Patients undergo tumor assessments at baseline and every 6 weeks (±7days) for 48 weeks following Day 1 of Cycle 1. After completion of theWeek 48 tumor assessment, tumor assessment occurs every 9 weeks (±7days) until radiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawalof consent, death, or study termination, whichever occurs first.Patients who are treated beyond disease progression per RECIST v1.1undergo tumor assessments at the frequency described above until studytreatment is discontinued. Patients who discontinue treatment forreasons other than radiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1(e.g., toxicity, symptomatic deterioration) continue scheduled tumorassessments at the frequency described above until radiographic diseaseprogression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, death, or studytermination, whichever occurs first. In the absence of radiographicdisease progression per RECIST v1.1, tumor assessments can continue(e.g., regardless of whether a patient starts a new anti-cancertherapy).

Response is assessed according to RECIST v1.1 and modified RECIST v1.1for immune-based therapeutics (iRECIST). Objective response at a singletimepoint is determined by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1.Objective response per iRECIST is calculated programmatically on thebasis of investigator assessments of individual lesions at eachspecified timepoint.

In order not to confound the OS endpoint, crossover from the control arm(placebo plus atezolizumab) to the experimental arm (tiragolumab plusatezolizumab) does not occur.

During the study, serum samples are collected to monitor tiragolumab andatezolizumab pharmacokinetics and to detect the presence of antibodiesto tiragolumab and atezolizumab. Patient samples, including archival andfresh tumor tissue, serum, plasma, and blood samples, are collected forfurther assessment (e.g., safety assessment, e.g., incidence, nature,and severity of adverse events, protocol-mandated vital signs, andlaboratory abnormalities).

During the study, patients are asked to complete a patient reportedoutcome (PRO) survey at the beginning of the study when visits for tumorassessments are scheduled, at treatment discontinuation, and survivalfollow-up at 3 and 6 months.

Dosing

Atezolizumab is administered to all patients at a fixed dose of 1200 mgIV Q3W on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle, which is an approved dosage foratezolizumab.

Tiragolumab is administered to all patients in the experimental arm at afixed dose of 600 mg IV Q3W on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. In the PhaseII study described in Example 1, 67 patients (in the tiragolumab plusatezolizumab arm) received 600 mg tiragolumab. At this dose, tiragolumabwas well tolerated and the combination of tiragolumab plus atezolizumabresulted in a clinically meaningful improvement in PFS and a higher ORRcompared to placebo plus atezolizumab. Given the favorable benefit-riskratio observed at 600 mg, this same dose of tiragolumab is used for thisstudy.

Atezolizumab and tiragolumab/placebo are administered per theinstructions outlined in Table 17, below.

TABLE 17 Administration of First and Subsequent Infusions ofAtezolizumab and Tiragolumab/Placebo First infusion Subsequent infusionAtezolizumab No premedication is administered If the patient experiencedan IRR infusion for the first infusion of atezolizumab. during anyprevious infusion of Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory atezolizumab,premedication with an rate, blood pressure, and antihistamine and/orantipyretic may temperature) are recorded within 60 be administered forCycle ≥2 and minutes prior to starting the infusion beyond at thediscretion of the of atezolizumab. treating physician. Atezolizumab isinfused over 60 Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory (±15) minutes.rate, blood pressure, and Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratorytemperature) are recorded within 30 rate, blood pressure, and minutesbefore starting the infusion of temperature) are recorded during theatezolizumab. infusion of atezolizumab at 15, 30, If the patienttolerated the first 45, and 60 minutes (±5 minute infusion ofatezolizumab well without windows are allowed for allinfusion-associated adverse events, timepoints). the next infusion ofatezolizumab may be infused over 30 (±10) minutes. If no reactionoccurs, subsequent infusions of atezolizumab continue over 30 (±10)minutes. Vital signs continue to be recorded within 30 minutes beforestarting the infusion of atezolizumab. Vital signs are recorded duringthe infusion of atezolizumab if clinically indicated. Observation periodAfter the infusion of atezolizumab, If the patient tolerated the firstor a after infusion of the patient begins a 60-minute subsequentinfusion of atezolizumab atezolizumab observation period. (withoutpremedication) well without Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratoryinfusion-associated adverse events, rate, blood pressure, and theobservation period after the next temperature) are recorded at 30 andfollowing infusions may be (±10) minutes after the infusion of reducedto 30 minutes. atezolizumab. If the patient experienced infusion-associated adverse events in the previous infusion, the observationperiod is 60 minutes. If clinically indicated, vital signs (pulse rate,respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature) are recorded at 15(±10) minutes after the infusion of atezolizumab. Tiragolumab/placebo Nopremedication is administsered If the patient experienced an IRRinfusion for the first infusion of during any previous infusion oftiragolumab/placebo. tiragolumab/placebo, premedication Vital signs(pulse rate, respiratory with an antihistamine and/or rate, bloodpressure, and antipyretic may be administered for temperature) arerecorded within 60 Cycles ≥2 and beyond at the minutes before startingthe infusion of discretion of the treating physician.tiragolumab/placebo. Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratoryTiragolumab/placebo is infused rate, blood pressure, and over 60 (±10)minutes. temperature) are recorded within 60 Vital signs (pulse rate,respiratory minutes before starting the infusion of rate, bloodpressure, and tiragolumab/placebo. temperature) are recorded during theIf the patient tolerated the first or a infusion of tiragolumab/placeboat 15, subsequent infusion of 30, 45, and 60 minutes (±5-minutetiragolumab/placebo (without windows are allowed for all premedication)well without infusion- timepoints). associated adverse events, the nextinfusion of tiragolumab/placebo is infused over 30 (±10) minutes. If noreaction occurs, subsequent infusions of tiragolumab/placebo continueover 30 (±10) minutes. Vital signs continue to be recorded within 60minutes before starting infusion of tiragolumab/placebo. Vital signs arerecorded during and after the infusion if clinically indicated.Observation period After the infusion of If the patient tolerated theprevious after infusion of tiragolumab/placebo, the patient infusion oftiragolumab/placebo well tiragolumab/placebo begins a 60-minuteobservation without infusion-associated adverse period. events, theobservation period is Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory reduced to 30minutes. rate, blood pressure, and If clinically indicated, vital signstemperature) are recorded at 30 (pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood(±10) minutes after the infusion of pressure, and temperature) aretiragolumab/placebo. recorded at 15 (±10) minutes after Patients areinformed about the the infusion of tiragolumab/placebo. possibility ofdelayed post-infusion Patients are informed about the symptoms and willbe instructed to possibility of delayed post-infusion contact theirstudy physician if they symptoms and will be instructed to develop suchsymptoms. contact their study physician if they develop such symptoms.

Treatment cycles begin with dosing of atezolizumab andtiragolumab/placebo on Day 1 of each 21-day cycle. If either study drugis delayed for a related toxicity, the other study drug is also delayed;however, a cycle may begin with the administration of the other studydrug if considered appropriate at the discretion of the investigator.

In case of delays in dosing of one study drug for drug-related toxicitywhile the other study drug is given as planned, the study drug beingdelayed is administered at the next scheduled infusion (i.e., at thenext scheduled 21-day cycle).

Assessment Tumor and Response Evaluations

Screening and subsequent tumor assessments include CT scans (with oralor IV contrast unless contraindicated). A CT scan of the pelvis isrequired at screening and as clinically indicated or as per localstandard of care at subsequent response evaluations. Magnetic resonanceimaging (MRI) scans with contrast of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis witha non-contrast CT scan of the chest may be used in patients for whom CTscans with contrast are contraindicated (i.e., patients with contrastallergy or impaired renal clearance).

Further investigations such as bone scans and CT scans of the neck arealso performed if clinically indicated. At the investigator'sdiscretion, other methods of assessment of measurable disease accordingto RECIST v1.1 are used.

Tumor assessments performed as standard of care prior to obtaininginformed consent and within 28 days of Day 1 of Cycle 1 may be usedrather than repeating tests. Known sites of disease, includingmeasurable and/or non-measurable disease, are documented at screeningand re-assessed at each subsequent tumor evaluation. At subsequent(post-screening) tumor assessments, patients with a history ofirradiated brain metastases at screening are not required to undergobrain scans unless clinically indicated (e.g., in patients withneurologic symptoms). The same radiographic procedure used to assessdisease sites at screening should be used throughout the study (e.g.,the same contrast protocol for CT scans).

Patients undergo tumor assessments at baseline and at every 6 weeks (±7days) for 48 weeks following Day 1 of Cycle 1, regardless of treatmentdelays. After the completion of the Week 48 tumor assessment, tumorassessments are conducted every 9 weeks (±7 days) regardless oftreatment delays, until radiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1(or loss of clinical benefit for patients who continue study treatmentafter disease progression per RECIST v1.1), withdrawal of consent,death, or study termination by the Sponsor, whichever occurs first. Atthe investigator's discretion, scans are performed at any time ifprogressive disease or loss of clinical benefit is suspected.

Response is assessed by the investigator on the imaging modalitiesdetailed above, using RECIST v1.1. The investigator's assessment ofoverall tumor response at all timepoints is based on RECIST v1.1.Results are reviewed by the investigator before dosing at the nextcycle.

Study treatment is continued as long as patients are experiencingclinical benefit as assessed by the investigator in the absence ofunacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributed to diseaseprogression after an integrated assessment of radiographic data, biopsyresults (if available), and clinical status. Patients who meet criteriafor disease progression per RECIST v1.1 can be permitted to continuetreatment (tiragolumab plus atezolizumab or placebo plus atezolizumab).

Patients who discontinue treatment for reasons other than radiographicdisease progression per RECIST v1.1 (e.g., toxicity, symptomaticdeterioration) continue scheduled tumor assessments until radiographicdisease progression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, death, orstudy termination by Sponsor, whichever occurs first. Patients who starta new anti-cancer therapy in the absence of radiographic diseaseprogression per RECIST v1.1 continue tumor assessments untilradiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent,death, or study termination by the Sponsor, whichever occurs first.

Investigator assessment of overall tumor response at all timepoints isbased on RECIST v1.1. The overall tumor assessment is derived periRECIST based on entries for all target lesions, non-target lesions, andnew lesions. To facilitate evaluation of response per iRECIST, tumorassessments are continued after disease progression per RECIST v1.1 forpatients who receive study treatment beyond progression. This includescontinued measurement of target lesions, evaluation of non-targetlesions (including monitoring for further worsening of any non-targetlesions that have shown unequivocal progression), and evaluation of anynewly identified lesions (including measurements, if lesions aremeasurable) at all subsequent assessments.

Archival or fresh tissue tumor samples can be analyzed for expression ofPD-L1. Archival tumor tissue samples obtained outside of this study forcentral assessment of PD-L1 results are collected from all patients(paraffin blocks are preferred; or at least 15-20 unstained serialslides are acceptable). The availability of archival tumor tissue isconfirmed prior to study entry. Patients who do not have tissuespecimens meeting eligibility requirements may undergo a biopsy duringthe screening period. Acceptable samples include core-needle biopsiesfor deep tumor tissue (minimum three cores) or excisional, incisional,punch, or forceps biopsies for cutaneous, subcutaneous, or mucosallesions. Patients having additional tissue samples from proceduresperformed at different times during this study are requested (but notrequired) to also submit these samples for central testing.

For patients with non-squamous NSCLC, if EGFR and/or ALK status isunknown, these are assessed locally or at a central laboratory. Ifsamples are submitted for central testing, an additional five unstainedslides must be provided (see additional details in the laboratorymanual). For patients with a confirmed, prolonged CR and/or PR (e.g., ofapproximately 1 year in duration) who have an accessible residual mass,a biopsy of that residual mass is can be conducted to assess for viableTCs (vs. fibrotic or necrotic tissue). Optional biopsies consist ofcore-needle biopsies for deep tumor tissue or organs, or excisional,incisional, punch, or forceps biopsies for cutaneous, subcutaneous, ormucosal lesions. Optional biopsy samples of enrolled patients areevaluated for biomarkers using characterized assays for analysis ofproteins, RNA, and DNA.

Laboratory, Biomarker, and Other Biological Samples

Samples for the following laboratory tests are sent to the study site'slocal laboratory for analysis:

-   -   Hematology: WBC count, RBC count, hemoglobin, hematocrit,        platelet count, and differential count (neutrophils,        eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes).    -   Chemistry panel (serum or plasma): bicarbonate or total carbon        dioxide (if considered standard of care for the region), sodium,        potassium, magnesium, chloride, glucose, BUN or urea,        creatinine, total protein, albumin, phosphate, calcium, total        bilirubin, ALP, ALT, AST, and lactate dehydrogenase.    -   Coagulation: INR or aPTT.    -   Thyroid function testing: thyroid-stimulating hormone, free        triiodothyronine (T3) (or total T3 at sites free T3 is not        performed), and free thyroxine (also known as T4).    -   EBV serology (EBV IgM, EBV IgG, and/or Epstein-Barr nuclear        antigen) and/or EBV PCR. If a patient has positive serology for        EBV IgG and/or Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen, then EBV IgM        testing and/or EBV PCR is conducted prior to randomization for        consideration of eligibility.    -   HIV serology.    -   HBV serology: HBsAg, total HBcAb, and (if HBsAg test is negative        and total HBcAb test is positive) HBV DNA. If a patient has a        negative HBsAg test and a positive total HBcAb test at        screening, an HBV DNA test is also performed to determine if the        patient has an HBV infection.    -   HCV serology: HCV antibody and (if HCV antibody test is        positive) HCV RNA. If a patient has a positive HCV antibody test        at screening, an HCV RNA test is also performed to determine if        the patient has an HCV infection.    -   Pregnancy test. All women of childbearing potential have a serum        pregnancy test at screening. During the study, urine pregnancy        tests are performed on Day 1 of every cycle. If a urine        pregnancy test is positive, it must be confirmed by a serum        pregnancy test. A woman is considered to be of childbearing        potential if she is post-menarcheal, has not reached a        postmenopausal state 12 continuous months of amenorrhea with no        identified cause other than menopause), and is not permanently        infertile due to surgery (i.e., removal of ovaries, fallopian        tubes, and/or uterus) or another cause (e.g., Müllerian        agenesis).    -   Urinalysis: pH, specific gravity, glucose, protein, ketones, and        blood.

One or more of the following assessments can be performed on the bloodsamples:

-   -   PK assays. Serum samples are obtained for measurement of        tiragolumab or atezolizumab concentrations using validated        immunoassays.    -   ADA assays. Serum samples are obtained for measurement of ADAs        to tiragolumab or to atezolizumab using validated assays.    -   Exploratory biomarker assays. Plasma and serum samples are        obtained for biomarker evaluation from all eligible patients.    -   Auto-antibody assays. Serum samples collected for the assessment        of PK, ADAs, or biomarkers at baseline on Day 1 of Cycle 1 prior        to the first dose of study treatment, may be used for        auto-antibody testing if an immune-mediated adverse event        develops in a patient that would warrant such an assessment.    -   WGS. A single blood sample is collected for WGS and may be sent        to one or more laboratories for analysis. WGS data can be        analyzed in the context of this study and explored in aggregate        with other studies to better understand disease pathobiology and        adverse events and guide the development of new therapeutic        approaches.

Patient Reported Outcomes

Patent Reported Outcomes (PRO) data are collected to document thetreatment benefit and more fully characterize the clinical profile oftiragolumab+atezolizumab. PRO data are collected using the followinginstruments: EORTC QLQ-C30, single-item EORTC IL46, select items fromthe PRO-CTCAE, and the EQ-5D-5L.

The EORTC QLQ-C30 is a validated, reliable self-reported measure(Aaronson et al., J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 1993, 85:365-76; Fitzsimmons etal., Eur. J. Cancer 1999, 35:939-41). It consists of 30 questions thatassess five aspects of patient functioning (physical, emotional, role,cognitive, and social), three symptom scales (fatigue, nausea andvomiting, and pain), GHS and QoL, and six single items (dyspnea,insomnia, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, and financialdifficulties) with a recall period of the previous week. Scale scorescan be obtained for the multi-item scales. The functioning and symptomsitems are scored on a 4-point scale that ranges from “not at all” to“very much,” and the GHS and QoL items are scored on a 7-point scalethat ranges from “very poor” to “excellent.” The EORTC QLQ-C30 moduletakes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The PRO-CTCAE is a validated item bank that is used to characterize thepresence, frequency of occurrence, severity, and/or degree ofinterference with daily function of 78 patient-reportable symptomatictreatment toxicities (Basch et al., J. Natl Cancer Inst. 2014, 106:1-11;Dueck et al., JAMA Oncol. 2015, 1:1051-52). The PRO-CTCAE contains 124questions that are rated either dichotomously (for determination ofpresence vs. absence) or on a 5-point Likert scale (for determination offrequency of occurrence, severity, and interference with dailyfunction).

Treatment toxicities can occur with observable signs (e.g., vomiting) ornon-observable symptoms (e.g., nausea). The standard PRO-CTCAE recallperiod is the previous 7 days. A subset of three symptoms that weredeemed most applicable to the current treatments were selected for thisstudy. The PRO-CTCAE takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The EQ-5D-5L is a validated self-reported health status questionnairethat is used to calculate a health status utility score for use inhealth economic analyses. There are two components to the EQ-SD-5L: afive-item health state profile that assesses mobility, self-care, usualactivities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, as well as visualanalog scale that measures health state. The EQ-5D-5L is designed tocapture the patient's current health status. Published weighting systemsallow for creation of a single composite score of the patients healthstatus. The EQ-5D-5L takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It willbe used in this study for informing pharmacoeconomic evaluations.

Endpoints and Analysis

The analysis population for the efficacy analyses will consist of allrandomized patients, with patients grouped according to their assignedtreatment. The co-primary efficacy endpoints are PFS, as assessed by theinvestigator according to RECIST v1.1, and OS.

PFS and OS are compared between treatment arms with use of thestratified log-rank test. The HR for PFS and OS are estimated using astratified Cox proportional hazards model. The 95% CI for the HR isprovided. The stratification factors are the same as the randomizationstratification factors: ECOG Performance Status (0 vs. 1), tumorhistology (non-squamous vs. squamous), and geographic region of theenrolling site (Asia vs. non-Asia). Stratification factor(s) are removedfrom the stratified analyses if there is risk of overstratification.Analyses based on stratification factors recorded on the eCRF is alsoprovided if considerable discrepancy is observed between IxRS recordsand eCRFs.

Kaplan-Meier methodology is used to estimate the median PFS and medianOS for each treatment arm, and Kaplan-Meier curve is constructed toprovide a visual description of the difference between treatment arms.The Brookmeyer-Crowley methodology is used to construct the 95% CI forthe median PFS and median OS for each treatment arm.

Progression-Free Survival

The primary analysis of the co-primary endpoint of PFS occurs whenapproximately 337 PFS events (67% of 500 patients) have been observed inthe ITT population. This provides a 92% power to detect a target HR of0.59 for PFS at a two-sided significance level of 0.001 based on thefollowing assumptions: (i) PFS curve follows the exponentialdistributions; (ii) Median PFS of 7.1 months in the placebo plusatezolizumab arm and 12 months in the tiragolumab plus atezolizumab arm(corresponding to a target HR of 0.59); (iii) the dropout rate is 5%over 12 months for PFS; and (iv) no interim analysis for PFS. Anobserved HR of 0.699 or better for PFS results in a statisticallysignificant difference between the treatment arms. That is, an HR of0.699 is the minimally detectable difference for this analysis; thiscorresponds to an improvement of 3.1 months in median PFS from 7.1months in the placebo plus atezolizumab arm to 10.2 months in thetiragolumab plus atezolizumab arm. The primary analysis of PFS occurs atapproximately 30 months after the first patient is randomized with theadditional assumptions on accrual over a period of 22 months.

Overall Survival

The final analysis of the co-primary endpoint of OS occurs whenapproximately 293 deaths (58% of 500) have been observed in the ITTpopulation. This provides an 85% power to detect a target HR of 0.70 forOS at a two-sided significance level of 0.049 based on the followingassumptions: (i) OS curve follows the exponential distributions; (ii)median OS of 21 months in the placebo plus atezolizumab arm and 30months in the tiragolumab plus atezolizumab arm (corresponding to atarget HR of 0.70); (iii) the dropout rate is 5% over 24 months for OS;(iv) two planned interim analyses for OS at approximately 63% and 84% ofthe information fraction, with the interim boundary for statisticalsignificance determined on the basis of the Lan-DeMets approximation ofthe O'Brien-Fleming function. An observed HR of 0.786 or better for OSresults in a statistically significant difference between the treatmentarms. That is, an HR of 0.786 is the minimally detectable difference forthe analysis; this corresponds to an improvement of 5.7 months in medianOS from 21 months in the placebo plus atezolizumab arm to 26.7 months inthe tiragolumab plus atezolizumab arm). The timing of the two interimanalyses and the final analysis for OS are summarized in the Table 18with the additional assumption on accrual.

TABLE 18 Analysis timing for overall survival Analysis Timing ITTPopulation Percentage No. of Events Type of Analysis Months from FPIInformation (Event Patient Ratio) Power, %^(a) OS first IA 30  63% 184(37%) 42 OS second IA 38  84% 245 (49%) 72 OS final analysis 47 100% 292(58%) 85 FPI = first patient in; IA = interim analysis; ITT =intent-to-treat; OS = overall survival ^(a)Power is calculated usingtwo-sided α of 0.049

The first OS interim analysis is conducted at the time of the final PFSanalysis. It is expected that there will be approximately 184 deaths inthe ITT population at this timepoint, in which case the interim OSanalysis will be conducted with the stopping boundaries for the OSinterim and final analyses computed using the Lan-DeMets approximationto the O'Brien-Fleming function based on the actual observed events. Ifthere are significantly fewer than 184 deaths at the time of PFS finalanalysis, a nominal a of 0.001% (negligible impact on the overall type Ierror rate) is spent on the OS analysis at the time of the PFS finalanalysis. The next interim analysis will be conducted afterapproximately 184 deaths have been observed, with the stoppingboundaries for the OS interim and final analyses computed the same wayas above.

A total of three analyses (two interim analyses and one final analysis)are conducted for the co-primary endpoint of OS. The timing of these twointerim analyses and the final analysis for OS for which theprespecified boundaries for OS of all different scenarios are presentedbelow in Table 19. The boundary for statistical significance at eachinterim analysis and the final analysis will be determined on the basisof the Lan-DeMets approximation of the O'Brien-Fleming function.

TABLE 19 Stopping Boundaries for Overall Survival Stopping Boundary: HR(p-value ^(a)) Analysis Number of Events If α = 0.049 If α = 0.05 OSfirst IA 184 HR ≤ 0.680 HR ≤ 0.681 (p ≤ 0.0091) (p ≤ 0.0094) OS secondIA 245 HR ≤ 0.752 HR ≤ 0.752 (p ≤ 0.0255) (p ≤ 0.0261) OS final analysis292 HR ≤ 0.786 HR ≤ 0.787 (p ≤ 0.0401) (p ≤ 0.0409) HR = hazard ratio;IA = interim analysis; OS = overall survival ^(a) The p values aretwo-sided

Overall Response Rate

An objective response is either a confirmed CR or PR, as determined bythe investigator according to RECIST v1.1. Patients not meeting thesecriteria, including patients without any post-baseline tumor assessment,are considered non-responders.

ORR is the proportion of patients who achieve an objective response. ORRis analyzed in the randomized patients with measurable disease atbaseline. An estimate of ORR and its 95% CI is calculated using theClopper-Pearson method for each treatment arm. CIs for the difference inORRs between the two treatment arms are determined using the normalapproximation to the binomial distribution. The ORR is compared betweenthe two treatment arms using the stratified Mantel-Haenszel test.

Duration of Response

DOR is assessed in patients who achieved an objective response, asdetermined by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1. DOR is the timeinterval from the date of the first occurrence of a confirmed CR or PR(whichever status is recorded first) until the first date thatprogressive disease or death is documented, whichever occurs first.Patients who have not progressed and who have not died at the time ofanalysis will be censored at the time of last tumor assessment date. Ifno tumor assessments are performed after the date of the firstoccurrence of a CR or PR, DOR is censored at the date of the firstoccurrence of a CR or PR. DOR is based on a non-randomized subset ofpatients (specifically, patients who achieve an objective response).

Example 3: A Phase III, Open-Label, Randomized Study of Atezolizumab andTiragolumab Compared with Durvalumab in Patients with Locally Advanced,Unresectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Who have notProgressed after Concurrent Platinum-Based Chemoradiation

This Phase III, open-label study evaluates the efficacy and safety ofatezolizumab in combination with tiragolumab compared with durvalumabadministered in patients with locally advanced, unresectable Stage IIINSCLC who have not progressed following concurrent platinum-based CRT asconsolidation therapy. The study design is shown in FIG. 17.

Objectives and Endpoints

This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of consolidationmaintenance treatment consisting of atezolizumab and tiragolumabcompared with durvalumab in patients with locally advanced, unresectableStage III NSCLC who have received two cycles of concurrentplatinum-based CRT and have not had radiographic disease progression.

The primary populations are defined as all randomized patients (the ITTpopulation and patients whose tumor is PD-L1 positive [≥1% TC]).

In this example, study treatment refers to the combination of treatmentsassigned to patients as part of this study.

The primary efficacy objective for this study is to evaluate theefficacy of atezolizumab in combination with tiragolumab compared withdurvalumab in the ITT and the PD-L1-positive populations on the basis ofthe following endpoint: IRF-assessed PFS after randomization, defined asthe time from randomization to the first occurrence of diseaseprogression, as determined by the IRF according to RECIST v1.1, or deathfrom any cause, whichever occurs first.

The secondary efficacy objective for this study is to evaluate theefficacy of atezolizumab plus tiragolumab compared with durvalumab inthe ITT and the PD-L1-positive populations on the basis of the followingendpoints:

-   -   OS after randomization, defined as the time from randomization        to death from any cause    -   Investigator-assessed PFS after randomization, defined as the        time from randomization to the first occurrence of disease        progression as determined by the investigator according to        RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.    -   Confirmed ORR, defined as the proportion of patients with a        confirmed objective response (i.e., CR or a PR on two        consecutive occasions 4 weeks apart), as determined by the IRF        and investigator according to RECIST v1.1    -   DOR in patients with confirmed ORR, defined as the time from the        first occurrence of a documented objective response to disease        progression as determined by the IRF and investigator according        to RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause, whichever occurs first.    -   PFS rate at 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months, defined as the        proportion of patients who have not experienced disease        progression as determined by the IRF and investigator according        to RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause at 12 months, 18 months        and 24 months, respectively.    -   OS rate at 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months,        defined as the proportion of patients who have not died from any        cause at 12 months, 24 months, 36 months, and 48 months,        respectively.    -   Time to death or distant metastasis (TTDM), defined as the time        from the date of randomization until the first date of distant        metastasis or death in the absence of distant metastasis.    -   Time to confirmed deterioration (TTCD) in patient-reported        physical functioning and global health status (GHS), as measured        by the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of        Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (QLQ-C30),        and in patient-reported lung cancer symptoms for cough, dyspnea        (a multi-item subscale), and chest pain, as measured through the        use of the EORTC Quality-of-Life Questionnaire Lung Cancer        Module (QLQ-LC13)

The exploratory efficacy objective for this study is to evaluate theefficacy of tiragolumab plus atezolizumab compared with durvalumab onthe basis of the following endpoints:

-   -   Time to second disease progression (PFS2), defined as the time        between the date of randomization to second documented disease        progression following the first documented disease progression        as assessed by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1, or        death from any cause, whichever occurs first.    -   Change from baseline in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of        health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL), lung-cancer related        symptoms, and their impact on functioning, as assessed through        the use of the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC13

Study Design

Male and female patients age ≥18 years old with ECOG Performance Statusof 0 or 1 and known PD-L1 status with locally advanced, unresectableStage III NSCLC who do not have disease progression following concurrentplatinum-based CRT are eligible. After providing informed consent,patients will undergo screening procedures. Patients must meet alleligibility criteria for participation. Patients who do not meet thecriteria for participation in this study (screen failure) cannot bere-screened. The investigator records reasons for screen failure in thescreening log.

During pre-screening or screening, tumor specimens collected prior tothe first dose of cCRT from each potentially eligible patient are testedfor PD-L1 expression by a central laboratory using the investigationalVentana PD-L1 (SP263) CDx Assay. Patients whose tumors have a known EGFRmutation or ALK rearrangement are excluded from enrollment in thisstudy. Patients with tumors of non-squamous histology with unknown EGFRor ALK mutational status are required to be tested prior to enrollment.Patients with tumors of squamous histology who have an unknown EGFR orALK mutational status are not required to be tested.

Patients must have histologically or cytologically documented NSCLC whopresent with locally advanced, unresectable (Stage III) disease(according to 8th revised edition of the AJCC (Amin et al., AJCC cancerstaging manual. 8th revised edition. New York: Springer, 2017)/UICCNSCLC staging system).

Randomization must be completed within 1 to 42 days after the final doseof RT. Eligible patients are randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive eitheratezolizumab plus tiragolumab or durvalumab.

Eligible patients are stratified by ECOG Performance Status (0 vs. 1),PD-L1 expression, determined using the investigational Ventana PD-L1(SP263) CDx Assay (TC <1% vs. TC ≥1%), tumor histology (non-squamous vs.squamous), and staging (Stage IIIA vs. Stage IIIB or IIIC).

In the experimental arm, atezolizumab is administered to patients by IVinfusion at a fixed dose of 1680 mg, followed by tiragolumab at a fixeddose of 840 mg administered by IV infusion on Day 1 of each 28-day cyclefor a maximum of 13 cycles. FIG. 18.

In the comparator arm, patients will receive the approved durvalumabdose, 10 mg/kg Q2W, administered by IV infusion on Days 1 and 15 of each28-day cycle for a maximum of 13 cycles (not to exceed 26 doses). FIG.18.

Treatment may be continued for 13 cycles, as long as patients areexperiencing clinical benefit, as assessed by the investigator, in theabsence of unacceptable toxicity or symptomatic deterioration attributedto disease progression after an integrated assessment of radiographicdata, biopsy results (if available), and clinical status. Patients willundergo tumor assessments at screening and every 8 weeks (+/−7 days) for48 weeks following Day 1 of Cycle 1 regardless of treatment delays.After completion of the Week 48 tumor assessment, tumor assessment isrequired every 12 weeks (+/−7 days) regardless of treatment delays untilconfirmed, investigator-assessed radiographic disease progression (asdefined by growth of existing lesions, new lesions, or recurrence ofpreviously resolved lesions) per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, orstudy termination, whichever occurs first. Patients who are treatedbeyond disease progression per RECIST v1.1 will undergo tumorassessments at the frequency described above. Patients who discontinuetreatment for reasons other than radiographic disease progression perRECIST v1.1 (e.g., toxicity, symptomatic deterioration, completion ofstudy treatment) will continue scheduled tumor assessments at thefrequency described above until confirmed radiographic diseaseprogression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, death, or studytermination, whichever occurs first. In the absence of radiographicdisease progression confirmed by scan per RECIST v1.1, tumor assessmentsshould continue regardless of whether a patient starts a new anti-cancertherapy.

If a tumor assessment shows radiographic disease progression (as definedby growth of existing lesions, new lesions, or recurrence of previouslyresolved lesions) per RECIST v1.1, a confirmatory scan should beperformed no later than the next scheduled assessment, or earlier ifclinically indicated. Administration of study treatment will continuebetween the initial assessment of progression and confirmation ofradiographic disease progression.

If a tumor assessment shows disease progression, it is confirmedpathologically and/or by unequivocal radiographic evidence from thescan. If the scan shows equivocal findings (e.g., mediastinal nodesmeasure <1.5 cm in the short axis, lung parenchymal lesions or viscerallesions measuring <1 cm in the longest diameter), a biopsy is performed.If a biopsy is not feasible or safe, then confirmatory scans areperformed no later than the next scheduled assessment, or earlier ifclinically indicated. If a biopsy for disease progression confirmationis performed, any leftover biopsy tissue is strongly encouraged to besubmitted for exploratory biomarker research (optional consent requiredfor exploratory research). The biopsy is performed prior to starting thenext anti-cancer therapy. If the biopsy does not show evidence ofdisease progression (e.g., non-malignant infiltrates), then the patientcontinues with scheduled study treatment, assessments, and/or follow-up.After patients who are assessed with confirmed radiographic diseaseprogression per RECIST v1.1 and have discontinued or completed studytreatment, they continue to undergo tumor assessments according to localstandard of care.

Response is assessed according to RECIST v1.1 and modified RECIST v1.1for immune-based therapeutics (iRECIST). Objective response at a singletimepoint is determined by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1.Objective response per iRECIST is calculated programmatically on thebasis of investigator assessments of individual lesions at eachspecified timepoint.

In order not to confound the OS endpoint, crossover is not allowed.

During the study, serum samples are collected to monitor tiragolumab andatezolizumab pharmacokinetics and to detect the presence of antibodiesto tiragolumab and atezolizumab. Patient samples, including archival andfresh tumor tissue, serum, plasma, and blood samples, will also becollected for exploratory biomarker assessments.

Safety assessments include the incidence, nature, and severity ofadverse events, protocol-mandated vital signs, laboratory abnormalities,and other protocol-specified tests that are deemed critical to thesafety evaluation of the study. After initiation of study treatment, alladverse events are reported until 30 days after the final dose of studytreatment or until initiation of another anti-cancer therapy, whicheveroccurs first, and serious adverse events will continue to be reporteduntil 90 days after the final dose of study treatment or untilinitiation of a new systemic anticancer therapy, whichever occurs first.In addition, adverse events of special interest are reported until 90days after the final dose of study treatment, regardless of initiationof new anti-cancer therapy. After this period, investigators report anydeaths, serious adverse events, or adverse events of special interestthat are believed to be related to prior treatment with study drug(s).The investigator follows each adverse event until the event has resolvedto baseline grade or better, the event is assessed as stable by theinvestigator, the patient is lost to follow-up, or the patient withdrawsconsent. Every effort should be made to follow all serious adverseevents considered to be related to study treatment or protocol-relatedprocedures until a final outcome can be reported.

Treatment after Disease Progression

During the study, patients who meet criteria for disease progression perRECIST v1.1 and show evidence of clinical benefit continue studytreatment for up to 13 cycles of treatment, at the investigator'sdiscretion, provided that the patient meets all of the followingcriteria: evidence of clinical benefit, as assessed by the investigator;absence of symptoms and signs (including worsening of laboratory values(e.g., new or worsening hypercalcemia) indicating unequivocalprogression of disease; no decline in ECOG Performance Status that canbe attributed to disease progression; absence of tumor progression atcritical anatomical sites (e.g., leptomeningeal disease) that cannot bemanaged by protocol-allowed medical interventions

For patients who receive study treatment beyond radiographic diseaseprogression (as defined by growth of existing lesions, new lesions, orrecurrence of previously resolved lesions), new lesions are assessedaccording to iRECIST and applicable measurements entered on theelectronic Case Report Form (eCRF). Investigator assessment of overalltumor response at all timepoints are based only on RECIST v1.1.Objective response per iRECIST is calculated programmatically on thebasis of investigator assessments of individual lesions at eachspecified timepoint.

Dosage and Administration

On Day 1 of each 28-day cycle, all eligible patients will receive studytreatment by IV infusion in the following order:

-   -   Experimental arm: atezolizumab 1680 mg tiragolumab 840 mg IV    -   Comparator arm: durvalumab 10 mg/kg IV

On Day 15 of each 28-day cycle, patients in the comparator arm receivedurvalumab 10 mg/kg IV.

On Day 1 of Cycle 1, premedication administered for atezolizumab and/ortiragolumab is not permitted. Administration of all study treatment(atezolizumab, tiragolumab, and durvalumab) is performed in a monitoredsetting where there is immediate access to trained personnel andadequate equipment and medicine to manage potentially serious reactions.

Tiragolumab (840 mg) and atezolizumab (1680 mg) are administered by IVinfusion.

Durvalumab is administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg by IV infusion.

Atezolizumab

Atezolizumab is supplied as a sterile liquid in a single-use, 14-mLglass vial. The vial contains approximately 14 mL (840 mg) ofatezolizumab solution.

Patients in the experimental arm will receive 1680 mg atezolizumab at afixed dose administered by IV infusion on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle.The atezolizumab dose is fixed and is not dependent on body weight.

Atezolizumab infusions are administered per the instructions outlined inTable 20. No dose modification for atezolizumab is allowed.

TABLE 20 Administration of First and Subsequent Infusions ofAtezolizumab Day 1, Cycle 1 Infusion Day 1 Infusion of Subsequent CyclesAtezolizumab infusion No premedication is permitted prior If the patientexperienced an IRR with to the atezolizumab infusion. any previousinfusion of Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory atezolizumab,premedication with an rate, blood pressure, and antihistamine and/orantipyretic temperature) should be recorded medication may beadministered for within 60 minutes prior to the subsequent doses at thediscretion of infusion. the investigator. Atezolizumab should be infusedover Vital signs should be recorded within 60 (+/−15) minutes. 60minutes prior to the infusion. If clinically indicated, vital signsAtezolizumab should be infused over should be recorded every 15 (+/−5)30 (+/−10) minutes if the previous minutes during the infusion. infusionwas tolerated without an IRR or 60 (+/−15) minutes if the patientexperienced an IRR with the previous infusion. If the patientexperienced an IRR with the previous infusion, or if clinicallyindicated, vital signs should be recorded during the infusion.Observation period After the infusion of atezolizumab, If the patienttolerated the previous after atezolizumab the patient begins a 60-minuteatezolizumab infusion well without infusion observation period.infusion-associated adverse events, Vital signs should be recorded at 30the observation period after the next (+/−10) minutes after the infusionof and following infusions may be atezolizumab. reduced to 30 minutes.Patients are informed about the If the patient experienced infusionpossibility of delayed postinfusion associated adverse events in thesymptoms and instructed to contact previous infusion, the observationtheir study physician if they develop period should be 60 minutes. suchsymptoms. If clinically indicated, vital signs should be recorded at 30(+/−10) minutes after the infusion of atezolizumab.

Tiragolumab

Tiragolumab is supplied as a sterile liquid in a single-use, 15-mL glassvial. The vial contains approximately 10 mL (600 mg) of tiragolumabsolution.

Following the administration of atezolizumab and an observation period(see Table 20), patients in the experimental arm will receive 840 mgtiragolumab at a fixed dose administered by IV infusion on Day 1 of each28-day cycle. The tiragolumab dose is fixed and is not dependent on bodyweight.

Tiragolumab infusions are administered per the instructions outlined inTable 21.

TABLE 21 Administration of First and Subsequent Infusions of TiragolumabDay 1, Cycle 1 Infusion Day 1 Infusion of Subsequent Cycles Tiragolumabinfusion No premedication is permitted prior If the patient experiencedan IRR with to the tiragolumab infusion. any previous infusion oftiragolumab, Vital signs (pulse rate, respiratory premedication with anantihistamine rate, blood pressure, and and/or antipyretic medicationmay be temperature) should be recorded administered for subsequent dosesat within 60 minutes prior to the the discretion of the investigator.infusion. Vital signs should be recorded within Tiragolumab should beinfused over 60 minutes prior to the infusion. 60 (+/−15) minutes.Tiragolumab should be infused over If clinically indicated, vital signs30 (+/−10) minutes if the previous should be recorded every 15 (+/−5)infusion was tolerated without an IRR minutes during the infusion. or 60(+/−15) minutes if the patient experienced an IRR with the previousinfusion. If the patient experienced an IRR with the previous infusion,or if clinically indicated, vital signs should be recorded during theinfusion. Observation period After the infusion of tiragolumab, the Ifthe patient tolerated the previous after tiragolumab patient begins a60-minute tiragolumab infusion well without infusion observation period.infusion-associated adverse events, Vital signs should be recorded at 30the observation period after the next (+/−10) minutes after the infusionof and following infusions may be tiragolumab. reduced to 30 minutes.Patients are informed about the If the patient experienced infusionpossibility of delayed postinfusion associated adverse events in thesymptoms and instructed to contact previous infusion, the observationtheir study physician if they develop period should be 60 minutes. suchsymptoms. If clinically indicated, vital signs should be recorded at 30(+/−10) minutes after the infusion of tiragolumab. Patients are informedabout the possibility of delayed postinfusion symptoms and instructed tocontact their study physician if they develop such symptoms.

Atezolizumab and Tiragolumab

The following rules apply as long as neither atezolizumab nortiragolumab has been permanently discontinued:

Treatment cycles begin with dosing of atezolizumab followed bytiragolumab on Day 1 of each 28-day cycle in the experimental arm. Ifeither study drug is delayed for a related toxicity, it is recommendedthat the other study drug is also delayed since the safety profiles foratezolizumab and tiragolumab are similar; however, a cycle may beginwith the administration of the other study drug if consideredappropriate at the discretion of the investigator.

In case of delays in dosing of one study drug for study drug-relatedtoxicity while the other study drug is given as planned, it isrecommended that the study drug being delayed is administered at thenext scheduled infusion (i.e., at the next scheduled 28-day cycle, amaximum of 13 cycles can be given in total).

Durvalumab

Durvalumab is supplied to the sites in its commercially availableformulation.

Patients in the comparator arm will receive 10 mg/kg durvalumabadministered by IV infusion on Days 1 and 15 of each 28-day cycle. Thedose of durvalumab is 10 mg/kg and is dependent on a patient's bodyweight at baseline or on the respective dosing day. If a patient'sweight changes by 10% of the baseline weight, the dose must bere-calculated based on the weight change. No dose modification fordurvalumab is allowed except for adjustment for body weight on dosingdays. For further details on dose preparation, storage, administration,and treatment interruption or discontinuation instructions fordurvalumab, refer to the pharmacy manual and/or the durvalumabprescribing information.

For every durvalumab infusion, vital signs (pulse rate, respiratoryrate, blood pressure, and temperature) should be recorded within 60minutes prior to the infusion. If clinically indicated, vital signsshould be recorded every 15 (+/−5) minutes during the infusion and at 30(+/−10) minutes after the infusion. Please refer to the durvalumabprescribing information for premedications for durvalumab infusion andmanagement guidelines of IRRs associated with durvalumab.

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must meet the following criteria for study entry:

-   -   Signed Informed Consent Form    -   Age ≥18 years at time of signing Informed Consent Form    -   Ability to comply with the study protocol, including willingness        to remain in the post-treatment period    -   ECOG Performance Status of 0 or 1    -   Histologically or cytologically documented NSCLC with locally        advanced, unresectable Stage III NSCLC of either squamous or        non-squamous histology Staging should be based on the 8th        revised edition of the AJCC (Amin et al., AJCC cancer staging        manual. 8th revised edition. New York: Springer, 2017)/UICC        NSCLC staging system).        -   Patients with tumors of mixed NSCLC histology must be            classified as being non-squamous or squamous on the basis of            the major histologic component.        -   Patients with T4 primary NSCLC with a separate nodule in a            different ipsilateral lobe are not eligible.        -   Patients with tumors of mixed histology containing both            NSCLC and small-cell lung cancer are not eligible for the            study.    -   Whole-body positron emission tomography (PET)-CT scan (from the        base of skull to mid-thighs) for the purposes of staging,        performed prior and within 42 days of the first dose of        concurrent CRT    -   At least two prior cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy        concurrent with RT (cCRT), which must be completed within 1 to        42 days prior to randomization in the study. To ensure the best        patient outcomes, sites are strongly encouraged to complete        screening procedures within the first 14 days after the final        dose of cCRT. The platinum-based chemotherapy regimen must        contain one of the following agents: etoposide, a taxane        (paclitaxel), pemetrexed, or vinorelbine. Concurrent        chemotherapy must be given per the NCCN® (2019) and/or the        European Society of Medical Oncology guidelines (Postmus et al.,        Ann. Oncol. 2017, 28(Suppl. 4):iv1-iv21). The final cycle of        chemotherapy must end prior to or concurrently with the final        dose of RT. Consolidation chemotherapy is not permitted, but        administration of chemotherapy prior to concurrent CRT is        acceptable (but not to exceed more than one cycle).    -   The RT component in the cCRT must have been at a total dose of        radiation of 60 (±10%) Gy (54 Gy to 66 Gy) administered by IMRT        (preferred) or 3D-conforming technique. Sites are encouraged to        adhere to mean organ radiation dosing as follows:        -   The mean dose of radiation in the lung must be <20 Gy and/or            V20 must be <35%.        -   The mean dose of radiation in the esophagus must be <34 Gy.        -   The mean dose of radiation in the heart must be V45<35% or            V30<30%.    -   No progression during or following concurrent platinum-based CRT    -   Tumor PD-L1 expression, as determined by the investigational        Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) CDx Assay and documented by means of        central testing of a representative tumor tissue, in either a        previously obtained archival tumor tissue or fresh tissue        obtained from a biopsy prior to the first dose of cCRT Confirmed        availability of representative formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded        (FFPE) tumor specimens in blocks (preferred) or at least 15-20        unstained serial slides, along with an associated pathology        report. If central testing for EGFR mutations and/or ALK        translocations are required, an additional 5 unstained slides        must be provided. Tumor tissue should be of good quality based        on total and viable tumor content (i.e., preserved cellular        context and tissue architecture). Acceptable samples include        core-needle biopsies for deep tumor tissue (with a minimum of        three cores for freshly collected biopsies); excisional,        incisional, punch, or forceps biopsies for cutaneous,        subcutaneous, or mucosal lesions; or endobronchial ultrasound        (EBUS) core-needle biopsy. Endobronchial ultrasound:        transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA), which is sometimes        referred to as a fine-needle aspiration, is acceptable        (particularly if a larger-gauge needle is used) provided tissue        is of good quality as described above (i.e., preserved cellular        context and tissue architecture). For needle aspirations, an        18-gauge or larger needle is recommended. Fine-needle        aspirations, brushings, cell pellets from pleural effusions, and        lavage samples are not acceptable.    -   Life expectancy ≥12 weeks    -   Adequate hematologic and end-organ function, defined by the        following laboratory test results, obtained within 14 days prior        to initiation of study treatment (Day 1 of Cycle 1):        -   ANC ≥1.5×109/L (≥1500/μL) without granulocyte            colony-stimulating factor support        -   Lymphocyte count ≥0.5×109/L (≥500/μL)        -   Platelet count ≥100×109/L (≥100,000/μL) without transfusion        -   Hemoglobin ≥90 g/L (≥9 g/dL). Patients may be transfused or            receive erythropoietic treatment as per local standard of            care to meet this criterion.        -   AST, ALT, and ALP ≤2.5×upper limit of normal (ULN), with the            following exceptions: Patients with documented liver            metastases: AST and ALT ≤5×ULN; and patients with documented            liver or bone metastases: ALP ≤5×ULN        -   Bilirubin ≤1.5×ULN with the following exception:    -   Patients with known Gilbert disease: bilirubin level ≤3×ULN        -   Creatinine ≤1.5×ULN. Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥50 mL/min,            calculated using the Cockcroft-Gault formula (Cockcroft and            Gault, Nephron 1976, 16:31-41) or by 24-hour urine            collection for determination of CrCl:            -   For males:

CrCl (mL/min)=Weight (kg)×(140−Age)

72×serum creatinine (mg/dL)

For females:

CrCl (mL/min)=Weight (kg)×(140−Age)×85

72×serum creatinine (mg/dL)

-   -   -   Albumin ≥25 g/L (≥2.5 g/dL)        -   For patients not receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: INR            and aPTT ≤1.5×ULN        -   For patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation: stable            anticoagulant regimen

    -   Negative HIV test at screening

    -   Negative hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) test at screening

    -   Positive hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) test at screening,        or negative HBsAb at screening accompanied by either of the        following:        -   Negative total hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb)        -   Positive total HBcAb test followed by a negative (per local            laboratory definition) hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA test. The            HBV DNA test is performed only for patients who have a            negative HBsAg test, a negative HBsAb test, and a positive            total HBcAb test.

    -   Negative hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody test at screening, or        positive HCV antibody test followed by a negative HCV RNA test        at screening. The HCV RNA test is performed only for patients        who have a positive HCV antibody test.

    -   For women of childbearing potential: agreement to remain        abstinent (refrain from heterosexual intercourse) or use        contraception, as defined herein: Women must remain abstinent or        use contraceptive methods with a failure rate of <1% per year        during the treatment period, and for 90 days after the final        dose of tiragolumab and 5 months after the final dose of        atezolizumab, or for 3 months after the final dose of        durvalumab. A woman is considered to be of childbearing        potential if she is postmenarcheal, has not reached a        postmenopausal state (≥12 continuous months of amenorrhea with        no identified cause other than menopause), and is not        permanently infertile due to surgery (i.e., removal of ovaries,        fallopian tubes, and/or uterus) or another cause as determined        by the investigator (e.g., Müllerian agenesis). The definition        of childbearing potential may be adapted for alignment with        local guidelines or regulations.

    -   Examples of contraceptive methods with a failure rate of <1% per        year include bilateral tubal ligation, male sterilization,        hormonal contraceptives that inhibit ovulation,        hormone-releasing intrauterine devices, and copper intrauterine        devices. The reliability of sexual abstinence should be        evaluated in relation to the duration of the clinical trial and        the preferred and usual lifestyle of the patient. Periodic        abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal, or        postovulation methods) and withdrawal are not adequate methods        of contraception. If required per local guidelines or        regulations, locally recognized adequate methods of        contraception and information about the reliability of        abstinence is described in the local Informed Consent Form.

    -   For men: agreement to remain abstinent (refrain from        heterosexual intercourse) or use a condom, and agreement to        refrain from donating sperm, as defined herein: With a female        partner of childbearing potential or pregnant female partner,        men must remain abstinent or use a condom during the treatment        period and for 90 days after the final dose of tiragolumab to        avoid exposing the embryo. Men must refrain from donating sperm        during this same period. The reliability of sexual abstinence        should be evaluated in relation to the duration of the clinical        trial and the preferred and usual lifestyle of the patient.        Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, symptothermal,        or postovulation methods) and withdrawal are not adequate        methods of preventing drug exposure. If required per local        guidelines or regulations, information about the reliability of        abstinence is described in the local Informed Consent Form.

Safety

Based on results from nonclinical and/or clinical studies withtiragolumab and atezolizumab each as a single agent, clinical data withtiragolumab plus atezolizumab, and data from molecules with similarmechanisms of action, there is a potential for overlapping toxicity inpatients treated with tiragolumab plus atezolizumab. Because theexpected pharmacologic activity of these two molecules is to increaseadaptive TC immune responses, there is the possibility of heightenedimmune responses.

Based on the mechanism of action of tiragolumab and atezolizumab,immune-mediated adverse events are potential overlapping toxicitiesassociated with combination use of tiragolumab plus atezolizumab.

Based on clinical experience to date, it is anticipated thatimmune-mediated adverse events following treatment with tiragolumab andatezolizumab are amenable to monitoring and manageable in the setting ofthis combination study. The extensive experience with immune CPIs todate has been incorporated into the design and safety management plan inorder to reduce the potential risks to participating patients. Patientswith a history of autoimmune disease are excluded from this study.Patients previously treated with approved or experimental cancerimmunotherapy are excluded from participation in this study. Owing tothe risks of active viral infection and viral reactivation, patientswith active infection (including, but not limited to, HIV, HBV, HCV,EBV, known and/or suspected chronic active EBV infection, ortuberculosis) and/or patients with recent severe infections are excludedfrom this study.

Infusion-Related Reactions:

Because tiragolumab is a therapeutic mAb and targets ICs, IRRsassociated with hypersensitivity reactions, target-mediated cytokinerelease, and/or emergent ADAs may occur. Clinical signs and symptoms ofsuch reactions may include rigors, chills, wheezing, pruritus, flushing,rash, hypotension, hypoxemia, and fever. IRRs have been reported inpatients treated with tiragolumab, with or without atezolizumab. Themajority of events were mild to moderate and manageable.

To minimize the risk and sequelae of IRRs, the initial dose oftiragolumab is administered over 60 minutes followed by a 60-minuteobservation period. Subsequent infusions and observation times may beshortened if the preceding infusion was well tolerated. All infusionsare administered in an appropriate medical setting.

Immune-Mediated Adverse Events

Nonclinical models have suggested a role of TIGIT signaling interruptionin autoimmunity. In a knockout model (TIGIT−/−), loss of TIGIT signalingresulted in hyperproliferative T-cell responses and exacerbation ofexperimental autoimmune encephalitis (EAE). TIGIT−/− and wild-type B6mice were immunized with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein peptide inan EAE using suboptimal doses. In contrast to the wild-type B6 mice, themajority of the TIGIT−/− mice developed severe EAE (Joller et al., J.Immunol. 2011, 186:1338-42).

Clinical experience with therapeutic agents intended to enhanceanti-tumor T-cell responses has demonstrated that development ofautoimmune inflammatory conditions is a general risk and may thereforebe considered a potential risk of tiragolumab. Such immune-mediatedadverse events have been described for virtually all organ systems andinclude, but are not limited to, colitis, hepatitis, pneumonitis,endocrinopathies, ocular toxicity, pancreatic toxicity, neurologictoxicity, myocarditis, and rash. Rash and hypothyroidism have beenreported in patients treated with tiragolumab, with or withoutatezolizumab.

Patients with a history of autoimmune disease are excluded from thisstudy.

Treatment Interruption for Toxicities

Study treatment may be temporarily suspended as appropriate formanagement of toxicity. On the basis of the available characterizationof mechanism of action, tiragolumab may cause adverse events similar tobut independent of atezolizumab, may exacerbate the frequency orseverity of atezolizumab-related adverse events, or may havenon-overlapping toxicities with atezolizumab. Because these scenariosmay not be distinguished from one another in the clinical setting,immune-mediated adverse events should generally be attributed toatezolizumab and tiragolumab, and dose interruptions or treatmentdiscontinuation in response to immune-mediated adverse events should beapplied to atezolizumab and tiragolumab.

Atezolizumab and tiragolumab may be held for a maximum of approximately12 weeks (or approximately four cycles). If tiragolumab is interruptedfor more than approximately 12 weeks for any reason, the patient willhave to permanently discontinue tiragolumab treatment but may continueatezolizumab if there is no contraindication and after discussion withthe Medical Monitor to determine whether the toxicity is consideredrelated to tiragolumab and/or to the combination study treatment.Continued dosing with single-agent atezolizumab administered to patientsQ4W will require that all other study eligibility criteria continue tobe met.

An exception can be made if in the judgment of the investigator, thepatient is likely to derive clinical benefit from resuming tiragolumabafter a hold of >12 weeks. In this case, tiragolumab may be restartedwith the approval of the Medical Monitor.

If atezolizumab is interrupted for approximately >12 weeks (orapproximately four cycles), the patient will have to permanentlydiscontinue atezolizumab. However, if, in the judgment of theinvestigator, the patient is likely to derive clinical benefit fromatezolizumab after a hold of approximately >12 weeks, atezolizumab maybe restarted.

If a patient must be tapered off steroids used to treat adverse events,atezolizumab may be withheld for additional time beyond approximately 12weeks from the final dose, and tiragolumab may be withheld for anadditional time beyond approximately 12 weeks from the final dose untilsteroids are discontinued, or until steroids are reduced to 10 mg/daydose of prednisone (or dose equivalent). The acceptable length ofinterruption will depend on an agreement between the investigator andthe Medical Monitor. Atezolizumab and/or tiragolumab treatment may besuspended for reasons other than toxicity (e.g., surgical procedures)with Medical Monitor approval.

Tumor and Response Evaluations

Screening and subsequent tumor assessments must include CT scans (withoral or IV contrast unless contraindicated). A CT scan of the pelvis isrequired at screening and as clinically indicated or as per localstandard of care at subsequent response evaluations. Magnetic resonanceimaging (MRI) scans with contrast of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis witha non-contrast CT scan of the chest may be used in patients for whom CTscans with contrast are contraindicated (i.e., patients with contrastallergy or impaired renal clearance).

A CT scan with contrast or MRI scan with contrast (if CT contrast iscontraindicated) of the head must be performed at screening to evaluateCNS metastasis in all patients. If a CT scan with contrast is performedand the presence of brain metastases is considered equivocal, an MRIscan of the head is required to confirm or refute the diagnosis of CNSmetastases at baseline. Patients with CNS metastases are not eligiblefor the study.

If a CT scan for tumor assessment is performed in a positron emissiontomography (PET)/CT scanner, the CT acquisition must be consistent withthe standards for a full contrast diagnostic CT scan.

Further investigations, such as bone scans and CT scans of the neck,should also be performed if clinically indicated. At the investigator'sdiscretion, other methods of assessment of measurable disease accordingto RECIST v1.1 may be used. Tumor assessments performed as standard ofcare prior to obtaining informed consent, after final dose of concurrentCRT, and within 28 days of randomization, may be used rather thanrepeating tests. All known sites of disease, including measurable and/ornon-measurable disease, must be documented at screening and re-assessedat each subsequent tumor evaluation. The same radiographic procedureused to assess disease sites at screening should be used throughout thestudy (e.g., the same contrast protocol for CT scans).

Patients undergo tumor assessments at screening and every 8 weeks (±7days) for 48 weeks following Day 1 of Cycle 1 regardless of treatmentdelays. After the completion of the Week 48 tumor assessment, tumorassessment is required every 12 weeks (±7 days) regardless of treatmentdelays until confirmed radiographic disease progression (as defined bygrowth of existing lesions, new lesions, or recurrence of previouslyresolved lesions) per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, or studytermination, whichever occurs first. Patients who are treated beyonddisease progression per RECIST v1.1 will undergo tumor assessments atthe frequency described above until study treatment is discontinued. Atthe investigator's discretion, scans may be performed at any time ifprogressive disease or loss of clinical benefit is suspected.

Patients who discontinue treatment for reasons other than radiographicdisease progression per RECIST v1.1 (e.g., toxicity, symptomaticdeterioration, completion of study treatment) will continue scheduledtumor assessments at the frequency described above until confirmedradiographic disease progression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent,death, or study termination, whichever occurs first. Patients who starta new anti-cancer therapy, in the absence of confirmed radiographicdisease progression per RECIST v1.1, will also continue tumorassessments at the frequency described above until radiographic diseaseprogression per RECIST v1.1, withdrawal of consent, death, or studytermination, whichever occurs first.

If a tumor assessment shows radiographic disease progression per RECISTv1.1, a confirmatory scan should be performed no later than the nextscheduled assessment, or earlier if clinically indicated. Administrationof study treatment will continue between the initial assessment ofprogression and confirmation of radiographic disease progression. If theconfirmatory scan shows unequivocal radiographic disease progression perRECIST v1.1, the date of disease progression is the date of the firstassessment of progression.

Response is assessed by the investigator on the imaging modalitiesdetailed above, using RECIST v1.1. The investigator's assessment ofoverall tumor response at all timepoints should only be based on RECISTv1.1. Assessments are performed by the same evaluator if possible toensure internal consistency across visits. Results are reviewed by theinvestigator before dosing at the next cycle. If a tumor assessmentshows disease progression, it should be confirmed pathologically and/orby unequivocal radiographic evidence from the scan. If the scan showsequivocal findings (e.g., mediastinal nodes measure <1.5 cm in the shortaxis, lung parenchymal lesions or visceral lesions measuring <1 cm inthe longest diameter), a biopsy should be performed. If a biopsy is notfeasible or safe, then confirmatory scans should be performed no laterthan the next scheduled assessment, or earlier if clinically indicated.

If a biopsy for disease progression confirmation is performed, anyleftover biopsy tissue is strongly encouraged to be submitted forexploratory biomarker research (optional consent required forexploratory research; see Section 4.5.7 for details). The biopsy isperformed prior to starting the next anti-cancer therapy. If the biopsydoes not show evidence of disease progression (e.g., non-malignantinfiltrates), then the patient may continue with scheduled studytreatment, assessments, and/or follow-up.

Study treatment may be continued for 13 cycles of treatment as long aspatients are experiencing clinical benefit, as assessed by theinvestigator, and in the absence of unacceptable toxicity or symptomaticdeterioration attributed to disease progression after an integratedassessment of radiographic data, biopsy results (if available), andclinical status. Patients who meet criteria for disease progression perRECIST v1.1 are permitted to continue treatment (atezolizumab plustiragolumab or durvalumab) if they meet all of the criteria specified.

After radiographic disease progression per RESIST v1.1 anddiscontinuation of study treatment, patients will undergo tumorassessments per local standard of care, as assessed by the investigatorper RECIST v1.1, regardless of whether a patient starts a newanti-cancer therapy.

Investigator assessment of overall tumor response at all timepoints arebased on RECIST v1.1 only. The overall tumor assessment is derived periRECIST based on entries for all target lesions, non-target lesions, andnew lesions. To facilitate evaluation of response per iRECIST, tumorassessments must be continued after disease progression per RECIST v1.1for patients who receive study treatment beyond progression. Thisincludes continued measurement of target lesions, evaluation ofnon-target lesions (including monitoring for further worsening of anynon-target lesions that have shown unequivocal progression), andevaluation of any newly identified lesions or recurrence of previouslyresolved lesions (including measurements, if lesions are measurable) atall subsequent assessments.

Assessments Performed on Tumor Samples

The following assessments are performed on tumor samples:

-   -   Archival or fresh tissue tumor samples are analyzed for        expression of PD-L1 and for exploratory research on other        biomarkers and biomarker development.    -   Biomarker assays in archival tumor tissue samples are analyzed        for determination of eligibility.

Tumor tissue should be of good quality based on total and viable tumorcontent (i.e., preserved cellular context and tissue architecture).Acceptable samples include samples from resections, core-needle biopsiesfor deep tumor tissue (with a minimum of three cores for freshlycollected biopsies); excisional, incisional, punch, or forceps biopsiesfor cutaneous, subcutaneous, or mucosal lesions; or EBUS core-needlebiopsy. EBUS-TBNA, which is sometimes referred to as a fine-needleaspiration, is acceptable (particularly if a larger gauge needle isused) provided tissue is of good quality as described above (i.e.,preserved cellular context and tissue architecture). For needleaspirations, an 18-gauge or larger needle is recommended.

Sites are informed if the quality of the submitted specimen isinadequate to determine PD-L1 status. Fine-needle aspiration, brushing,cell pellets from pleural effusion, and lavage samples are notacceptable. For core-needle biopsy specimens, at least three coresshould be submitted for evaluation.

Archival tumor tissue samples obtained outside of this study for centralassessment of PD-L1 results and other biomarker analyses are collectedfrom all patients (paraffin blocks are preferred or at least 15-20unstained serial slides are acceptable). Fine-needle aspirates, cellpellets from effusions or ascites, lavage samples, and bone biopsies donot satisfy the requirement for archival tissue.

If adequate tissue from distinct timepoints (such as time of initialdiagnosis and at the time of disease recurrence) and/or multiplemetastatic tumors is available, priority should be given to the tissuemost recently collected prior to starting cCRT.

Patients having additional tissue samples from procedures performed atdifferent times during this study are requested (but not required) toalso submit these samples for central testing. Tissue samples areobtained at multiple times for individual patients will greatlycontribute to understanding an improved understanding of the mechanismof action of the treatment and disease biology.

Efficacy Analysis

The analysis population for the efficacy analyses consist of allrandomized patients, with patients grouped according to their assignedtreatment.

Primary Efficacy Endpoints

The primary efficacy endpoint is IRF-assessed PFS after randomization,defined as the time between the date of randomization and the date offirst documented disease progression as assessed by the IRF according toRECIST v1.1, or death, whichever occurs first. Patients who have notexperienced disease progression or died at the time of analysis arecensored at the time of the last tumor assessment. Patients with nopost-baseline tumor assessment are censored at the date ofrandomization.

The primary efficacy analysis is performed for the PD-L1-positivepopulation and the ITT population. The null and alternative hypothesesfor the IRF-assessed PFS analysis can be phrased in terms of thesurvival functions SA(t) and SB(t) in the tiragolumab plus atezolizumabarm and durvalumab arm, respectively:

H ₀ : S _(A)(t)=S _(B)(t) vs. H ₁ : S _(A)(t)≠S _(B)(t)

IRF-assessed PFS is compared between treatment arms with use of thestratified log-rank test. The HR for IRF-assessed PFS is estimated usinga stratified Cox proportional hazards model. The 95% CI for the HR isprovided. The stratification factors are the same as the randomizationstratification factors: ECOG Performance Status (0 vs. 1), PD-L1 status,as determined by the investigational Ventana PD-L1 (SP263) CDx Assay(≥1% TC positive vs. <1% TC positive), histology (squamous vs.non-squamous), and disease staging (Stage IIIA vs. Stage IIIB or StageIIIC). Stratification factor(s) may be removed from the stratifiedanalyses if there is risk of overstratification. Analyses based onstratification factors recorded on the eCRF will also be provided ifconsiderable discrepancy is observed between IxRS records and eCRFs.Results from an unstratified analysis will also be provided.Kaplan-Meier methodology is used to estimate the median PFS for eachtreatment arm, and Kaplan-Meier curve is constructed to provide a visualdescription of the difference between treatment arms. TheBrookmeyer-Crowley methodology is used to construct the 95% CI for themedian PFS for each treatment arm (Brookmeyer and Crowley, Biometrics1982, 38:29-41).

A group sequential design is used for testing IRF-assessed PFS toaccount for the interim analysis, which is expected to occurapproximately 40 months after the first patient is enrolled in thestudy.

Secondary Efficacy Endpoints

The secondary efficacy endpoints ware analyzed in the PD-L1-positivepopulation and/or the ITT population, and the statistical testing of thehypotheses depends on the results of the primary endpoint analyses.

Overall Survival

OS is defined as the time from randomization to death from any cause.Data for patients who are not reported as having died at the time of theanalysis are censored at the date when they were last known to be alive.Patients who do not have post-baseline information are censored at thedate of randomization. OS is analyzed through use of the same methodsdescribed for the IRF-assessed PFS analysis. If the primary endpoint ofIRF-assessed PFS shows statistically significant in the ITT population,OS in the PD-L1-positive population and in the ITT population areformally tested in a fixed order to control the overall type I errorrate at the same level for the IRF-assessed PFS for the ITT population(i.e., 0.03 or 0.05).

Investigator-Assessed PFS

Investigator-assessed PFS is defined as the time between the date ofrandomization and the date of first documented disease progression, asassessed by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1, or death,whichever occurs first. Patients who have not experienced diseaseprogression nor died at the time of analysis are censored at the time ofthe last tumor assessment. Patients with no post-baseline tumorassessment are censored at the date of randomization.

Overall Response Rate

A confirmed objective response is defined as either a CR or PR on twoconsecutive occasions 4 weeks apart, as determined by the IRF accordingto RECIST v1.1. Patients who do not meet these criteria, includingpatients without any post-baseline tumor assessment, are considerednon-responders.

Confirmed ORR is defined as the proportion of patients who achieve aconfirmed objective response. Confirmed ORR is analyzed in therandomized patients with measurable disease at baseline. An estimate ofconfirmed ORR and its 95% CI is calculated using the Clopper-Pearsonmethod for each treatment arm. CIs for the difference in confirmed ORRsbetween the two treatment arms are determined using the normalapproximation to the binomial distribution. The confirmed ORR iscompared between the two treatment arms using the stratifiedMantel-Haenszel test. Confirmed ORR as determined by the investigatoraccording to RECIST v1.1 will also be analyzed.

Duration of Response

DOR is assessed in patients who achieved a confirmed objective response,as determined by the IRF according to RECIST v1.1. DOR is defined as thetime interval from the date of the first occurrence of a confirmedobjective response until the first date of progressive disease asdetermined by the IRF according to RECIST v1.1 or death from any cause,whichever occurs first. Patients who have not progressed and who havenot died at the time of analysis are censored at the time of last tumorassessment date. DOR is based on a non-randomized subset of patients(specifically, patients who achieve a confirmed objective response);therefore, formal hypothesis testing will not be performed for thisendpoint. Comparisons between treatment arms are made for descriptivepurposes. DOR for patients with confirmed objective response, asdetermined by the investigator according to RECIST v1.1, will also beanalyzed.

VII. Other Embodiments

Some embodiments of the technology described herein can be definedaccording to any of the following numbered embodiments:

-   -   1. A method for treating a subject having a lung cancer, the        method comprising administering to the subject one or more        dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a        fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 1200 mg every three        weeks) and a PD-1 axis binding antagonist (e.g., at a fixed dose        of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg every three weeks),        wherein the subject has been determined to have a high PD-L1        expression (e.g., PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater        than, or equal to, 30%, and/or a PD-L1-positive tumor proportion        score (TPS) of greater than, or equal to, 50%), and the        treatment results in (a) a complete response (CR) or a partial        response (PR) and/or (b) an increase in progression-free        survival (PFS) as compared to treatment with the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   2. The method of embodiment 1, wherein the method comprises        administering to the subject an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody        at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 600 mg every        three weeks.    -   3. The method of embodiment 2, wherein the method comprises        administering to the subject an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody        at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks.    -   4. The method of any one of embodiments 1-3, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises the following        hypervariable regions (HVRs):    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN        (SEQ ID NO: 1);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3),    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES        (SEQ ID NO: 5); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6).    -   5. The method of embodiment 4, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody further comprises the following light chain variable        region framework regions (FRs):    -   an FR-L1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO:    -   7), an FR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of        WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY (SEQ ID NO: 8);    -   an FR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        GVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and    -   an FR-L4 comprising the amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ        ID NO: 10).    -   6. The method of embodiment 4, wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody further comprises the following heavy chain variable        region FRs:    -   an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11), wherein X₁ is Q        or E;    -   an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG        (SEQ ID NO: 12);    -   an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and    -   an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ        ID NO: 14).    -   7. The method of embodiment 6, wherein X₁ is Q.    -   8. The method of embodiment 6, wherein X₁ is E.    -   9. The method of any one of embodiments 4-8, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   10. The method of any one of embodiments 1-9, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19.    -   11. The method of any one of embodiments 1-10, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a monoclonal antibody.    -   12. The method of embodiment 11, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is a human antibody.    -   13. The method of any one of embodiments 1-12, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a full-length antibody.    -   14. The method of any one of embodiments 1-6 and 8-13, wherein        the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.    -   15. The method of any one of embodiments 1-12, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an antibody fragment that        binds TIGIT selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′,        Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂        fragments.    -   16. The method of any one of embodiments 1-15, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an IgG class antibody.    -   17. The method of embodiment 16, wherein the IgG class antibody        is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   18. The method of any one of embodiments 1-17, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject an anti-PD-L1        antibody at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   19. The method of any one of embodiments 1-18, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a PD-L1 binding antagonist or a PD-1        binding antagonist.    -   20. The method of embodiment 19, wherein the PD-L1 binding        antagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody.    -   21. The method of embodiment 20, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody is atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C,        MDX-1105, or MED14736.    -   22. The method of embodiment 21, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody is atezolizumab.    -   23. The method of embodiment 19, wherein the PD-1 binding        antagonist is an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody.    -   24. The method of embodiment 23, wherein the anti-PD-1        antagonist antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106), pembrolizumab        (MK-3475), MED1-0680, spartalizumab (PDR001), cemiplimab        (REGN2810), BGB-108, prolgolimab, camrelizumab, sintilimab,        tislelizumab, or toripalimab.    -   25. The method of embodiment 20, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises the following HVRs:    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        GFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22);    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RASQDVSTAVA (SEQ ID NO: 23);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SASFLYS        (SEQ ID NO: 24); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25).    -   26. The method of embodiment 25, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   27. The method of embodiment 26, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;        and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27.    -   28. The method of any one of embodiments 1-27, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a monoclonal antibody.    -   29. The method of any one of embodiments 1-28, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a humanized antibody.    -   30. The method of any one of embodiments 1-29, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a full-length antibody.    -   31. The method of any one of embodiments 1-29, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is an antibody fragment that binds PD-L1        selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv,        single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.    -   32. The method of any one of embodiments 1-30, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is an IgG class antibody.    -   33. The method of embodiment 32, wherein the IgG class antibody        is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   34. The method of any one of embodiments 1-33, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three        weeks and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist at a fixed dose of        about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   35. The method of any one of embodiments 1-34, wherein the        length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 21 days.    -   36. The method of any one of embodiments 1-35, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist on        about Day 1 of each of the one or more dosing cycles.    -   37. The method of any one of embodiments 1-36, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist before the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   38. The method of embodiment 37, wherein the method comprises a        first observation period following administration of the PD-1        axis binding antagonist and second observation period following        administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   39. The method of embodiment 38, wherein the first observation        period and the second observation period are each between about        30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   40. The method of any one of embodiments 1-36, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   41. The method of embodiment 40, wherein the method comprises a        first observation period following administration of the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and second observation period        following administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   42. The method of embodiment 41, wherein the first observation        period and the second observation period are each between about        30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   43. The method of any one of embodiments 1-36, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist        simultaneously.    -   44. The method of any one of embodiments 1-43, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        intravenously.    -   45. The method of embodiment 44, wherein the method comprises        administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody        by intravenous infusion over 60±10 minutes.    -   46. The method of embodiment 44 or 45, wherein the method        comprises administering to the subject the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist by intravenous infusion over 60±15 minutes.    -   47. The method of any one of embodiments 1-43, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        subcutaneously.    -   48. The method of any one of embodiments 1-47, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction has been determined by an        immunohistochemical (IHC) assay.    -   49. The method of any one of embodiments 1-48, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined by positive        staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8.    -   50. The method of embodiment 49, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, as        determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody        SP263.    -   51. The method of embodiment 50, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is calculated using the Ventana SP263 IHC        assay.    -   52. The method of embodiment 49, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, as        determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody        22C3.    -   53. The method of embodiment 52, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is calculated using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC        assay.    -   54. The method of embodiment 49, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as        determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody        SP142.    -   55. The method of embodiment 49, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, as        determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody        28-8.    -   56. The method of any one of embodiments 1-55, wherein a tumor        sample obtained from the subject has been determined to have a        detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1.    -   57. The method of embodiment 56, wherein the detectable nucleic        acid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by RNA-seq,        RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray analysis,        SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combination thereof.    -   58. The method of any one of embodiments 1-57, wherein the lung        cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).    -   59. The method of embodiment 58, wherein the NSCLC is a squamous        NSCLC.    -   60. The method of embodiment 59, wherein the NSCLC is a        non-squamous NSCLC.    -   61. The method of any one of embodiments 58-60, wherein the        NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC.    -   62. The method of embodiment 61, wherein the NSCLC is a Stage        IIIB NSCLC.    -   63. The method of any one of embodiments 58-60, wherein the        NSCLC is a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC.    -   64. The method of embodiment 63, wherein the NSCLC is a Stage IV        NSCLC.    -   65. The method of embodiment 63 or 64, wherein the subject has        not been previously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.    -   66. The method of any one of embodiments 1-65, wherein the        subject does not have a sensitizing epidermal growth factor        receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase        (ALK) gene rearrangement.    -   67. The method of any one of embodiments 1-66, wherein the        subject does not have a pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like        carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.    -   68. The method of any one of embodiments 1-67, wherein the        subject does not have an active Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)        infection or a known or suspected chronic active EBV infection.    -   69. The method of any one of embodiments 1-68, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR.    -   70. The method of embodiment 69, wherein the subject is negative        for EBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR.    -   71. The method of embodiment 69 or 70, wherein the subject is        positive for EBV IgG or positive for Epstein-Barr nuclear        antigen (EBNA).    -   72. The method of embodiment 71, wherein the subject is positive        for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.    -   73. The method of any one of embodiments 1-72, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgG or negative for EBNA.    -   74. The method of embodiment 73, wherein the subject is negative        for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.    -   75. The method of any one of embodiments 1-74, wherein the PFS        is increased as compared to a reference PFS time.    -   76. The method of embodiment 75, wherein the reference PFS time        is the median PFS time of a population of subjects who have        received a treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist        without an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   77. A method for treating a subject having a NSCLC, the method        comprising administering to the subject one or more dosing        cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed        dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a        fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks), wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19,        and wherein the subject has been determined to have a high PD-L1        expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of        greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of greater than,        or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR        and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with        atezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   78. A method of treating a subject having a NSCLC, the method        comprising:    -   (a) obtaining a tumor sample from the subject;    -   (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in the tumor        sample by staining tumor cells from the tumor sample with        anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and determining a percentage of        PD-L1-positive tumor cells therefrom, wherein 50% or more of the        tumor cells stained with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 are        PD-L1-positive tumor cells; and    -   (c) administering to the subject a therapy comprising one or        more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,        at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and atezolizumab        (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks), wherein        the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19,        and wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b)        an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   79. A method for treating a subject having a NSCLC, the method        comprising administering to the subject one or more dosing        cycles of tiragolumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every        three weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg        every three weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to        have a high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   80. A method of treating a subject having a NSCLC, the method        comprising:    -   (a) obtaining a tumor sample from the subject;    -   (b) detecting the protein expression level of PD-L1 in the tumor        sample by an IHC assay using anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and        determining a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction therefrom,        wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined to        be greater than, or equal to, 50%; and    -   (c) administering to the subject a therapy comprising one or        more dosing cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g.,        at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and atezolizumab        (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks), wherein        the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19,        and    -   wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an        increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   81. An anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and a PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use in a method of treating a subject having a        lung cancer, wherein the method comprises administering to the        subject one or more dosing cycles of the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about        1200 mg every three weeks) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist        (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg        every three weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to        have a high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist without the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   82. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 81, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject at a        fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 600 mg every three        weeks.    -   83. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 82, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject at a        fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks.    -   84. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-83, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises the following HVRs:    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN        (SEQ ID NO: 1);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3),    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES        (SEQ ID NO: 5); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6).    -   85. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 84, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody further comprises the following light chain        variable region FRs:    -   an FR-L1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7);    -   an FR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY        (SEQ ID NO: 8);    -   an FR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        GVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and    -   an FR-L4 comprising the amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ        ID NO: 10).    -   86. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 84, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody further comprises the following heavy chain        variable region FRs:    -   an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11), wherein X₁ is Q        or E;    -   an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG        (SEQ ID NO: 12);    -   an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and    -   an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ        ID NO: 14).    -   87. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 86, wherein X₁ is Q.    -   88. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist of embodiment 86, wherein X₁ is E.    -   89. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 84-88, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   90. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-89, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19.    -   91. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-90, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a monoclonal antibody.    -   92. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 91, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is a human antibody.    -   93. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-92, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a full-length antibody.    -   94. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-86 and 88-93,        wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.    -   95. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-92, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an antibody fragment that        binds TIGIT selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′,        Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂        fragments.    -   96. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-95, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an IgG class antibody.    -   97. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 96, wherein the IgG class        antibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   98. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-97, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   99. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-98, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a PD-L1 binding antagonist or a        PD-1 binding antagonist.    -   100. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist of embodiment 99, wherein the PD-L1 binding        antagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody.    -   101. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist of embodiment 100, wherein the anti-PD-L1 antagonist        antibody is atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C, MDX-1105, or        MED14736.    -   102. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody for use of embodiment 101, wherein the        anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody is atezolizumab.    -   103. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist of embodiment 99, wherein the PD-1 binding antagonist        is an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody.    -   104. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist of embodiment 103, wherein the anti-PD-1 antagonist        antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106), pembrolizumab (MK-3475),        MED1-0680, spartalizumab (PDR001), cemiplimab (REGN2810),        BGB-108, prolgolimab, camrelizumab, sintilimab, tislelizumab, or        toripalimab.    -   105. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 100, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises the following HVRs:    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        GFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22);    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RASQDVSTAVA (SEQ ID NO: 23);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SASFLYS        (SEQ ID NO: 24); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25).    -   106. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 105, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   107. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 106, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;        and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27.    -   108. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-107, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is a monoclonal antibody.    -   109. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 108, wherein the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist is a humanized antibody.    -   110. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 108 or 109, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a full-length antibody.    -   111. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-109, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an antibody fragment that binds        PD-L1 selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH,        Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂        fragments.    -   112. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-110, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is an IgG class antibody.    -   113. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 112, wherein the IgG class        antibody is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   114. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-113, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks and        the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   115. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-114, wherein the        length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 21 days.    -   116. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-115, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject on about Day 1 of each of        the one or more dosing cycles.    -   117. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-116, wherein the        PD-1 axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the        subject before the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   118. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 117, wherein a first        observation period is to follow administration of the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist and second observation period is to follow        administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   119. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 118, wherein the first        observation period and the second observation period are each        between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   120. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-116, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   121. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 120, wherein a first        observation period is to follow administration of the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody and second observation period is to follow        administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   122. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 121, wherein the first        observation period and the second observation period are each        between about 30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   123. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-116, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject simultaneously with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   124. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-123, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject intravenously.    -   125. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 124, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject by        intravenous infusion over 60±10 minutes.    -   126. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 124 or 125, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the subject by        intravenous infusion over 60±15 minutes.    -   127. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-123, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject subcutaneously.    -   128. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-127, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined by positive        staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8.    -   129. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 128, wherein the staining is        part of an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay.    -   130. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 128 or 129, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to,        50%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1        antibody SP263, 22C3, or 28-8.    -   131. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 130, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is determined by positive staining with the        anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay.    -   132. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 130, wherein the PD-L1-positive        tumor cell fraction is determined by positive staining with the        anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 and using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay.    -   133. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-132, wherein a        tumor sample obtained from the subject has been determined to        have a detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1.    -   134. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 133, wherein the detectable        nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by        RNA-seq, RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray        analysis, SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combination        thereof.    -   135. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-134, wherein the        subject has been determined to have a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 50%, as determined by        positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263, 22C3, or        28-8. 136. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis        binding antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-135,        wherein the lung cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).    -   137. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 136, wherein the NSCLC is a        squamous NSCLC.    -   138. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 137, wherein the NSCLC is a        non-squamous NSCLC.    -   139. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 136-138, wherein        the NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC.    -   140. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 139, wherein the NSCLC is a        Stage IIIB NSCLC.    -   141. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 136-138, wherein        the NSCLC is a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC.    -   142. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 141, wherein the NSCLC is a        Stage IV NSCLC.    -   143. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 141 or 142, wherein the subject        has not been previously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.    -   144. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-143, wherein the        subject does not have a sensitizing epidermal growth factor        receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase        (ALK) gene rearrangement.    -   145. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-144, wherein the        subject does not have a pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like        carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.    -   146. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-145, wherein the        subject does not have an active EBV infection or a known or        suspected chronic active EBV infection.    -   147. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-146, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR.    -   148. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 147, wherein the subject is        negative for EBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR.    -   149. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 147 or 148, wherein the subject        is positive for EBV IgG or positive for EBNA.    -   150. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 149, wherein the subject is        positive for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.    -   151. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-148, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgG or negative for EBNA.    -   152. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 151, wherein the subject is        negative for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.    -   153. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of any one of embodiments 81-152, wherein the        PFS is increased as compared to a reference PFS time.    -   154. The anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding        antagonist for use of embodiment 153, wherein the reference PFS        time is the median PFS time of a population of subjects who have        received a treatment comprising a PD-1 axis binding antagonist        without an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   155. An anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and atezolizumab for use        in a method of treating a subject having a NSCLC, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing        cycles of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a fixed        dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g., at a        fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks), wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19,        and wherein the subject has been determined to have a high PD-L1        expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of        greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of greater than,        or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR        and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with        atezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   156. Tiragolumab and atezolizumab for use in a method of        treating a subject having a NSCLC, wherein the method comprises        administering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of        tiragolumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks)        and atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three        weeks), and wherein the subject has been determined to have a        high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   157. Use of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and a PD-1 axis        binding antagonist in the manufacture of a medicament for use in        a method of treating a subject having a lung cancer, wherein the        method comprises administering to the subject one or more dosing        cycles of the medicament, and wherein the medicament is        formulated for administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about        1200 mg every three weeks) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist        (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg        every three weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to        have a high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist without the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   158. Use of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody in the manufacture        of a medicament for use in a method of treating a subject having        a lung cancer, wherein the method comprises administering to the        subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament and a PD-1        axis binding antagonist, and wherein the medicament is        formulated for administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about        1200 mg every three weeks) and the PD-1 axis binding antagonist        (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to about 1600 mg        every three weeks), wherein the subject has been determined to        have a high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist without the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   159. Use of a PD-1 axis binding antagonist in the manufacture of        a medicament for use in a method of treating a subject having a        lung cancer, wherein the method comprises administering to the        subject one or more dosing cycles of the medicament and an        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody, and wherein the medicament is        formulated for administration of the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 80 mg to        about 1600 mg every three weeks) and the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody (e.g., at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about        1200 mg every three weeks), wherein the subject has been        determined to have a high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to,        30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of greater than, or equal to, 50), and the        treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in        PFS as compared to treatment with the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   160. The use of any one of embodiments 157-159, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of between about 30 mg to about 600 mg        every three weeks.    -   161. The use of embodiment 160, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject at a        fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks.    -   162. The use of any one of embodiments 157-161, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises the following        hypervariable regions (HVRs):    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SNSAAWN        (SEQ ID NO: 1);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KTYYRFKWYSDYAVSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 2);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        ESTTYDLLAGPFDY (SEQ ID NO: 3),    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        KSSQTVLYSSNNKKYLA (SEQ ID NO: 4);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of WASTRES        (SEQ ID NO: 5); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYYSTPFT (SEQ ID NO: 6).    -   163. The use of embodiment 162, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody further comprises the following light chain        variable region framework regions (FRs):    -   an FR-L1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        DIVMTQSPDSLAVSLGERATINC (SEQ ID NO: 7),    -   an FR-L2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WYQQKPGQPPNLLIY        (SEQ ID NO: 8);    -   an FR-L3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        GVPDRFSGSGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDVAVYYC (SEQ ID NO: 9); and    -   an FR-L4 comprising the amino acid sequence of FGPGTKVEIK (SEQ        ID NO: 10).    -   164. The use of embodiment 162, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody further comprises the following heavy chain        variable region FRs:    -   an FR-H1 comprising the amino acid sequence of        X₁VQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVS (SEQ ID NO: 11), wherein X₁ is Q        or E;    -   an FR-H2 comprising the amino acid sequence of WIRQSPSRGLEWLG        (SEQ ID NO: 12);    -   an FR-H3 comprising the amino acid sequence of        RITINPDTSKNQFSLQLNSVTPEDTAVFYCTR (SEQ ID NO: 13); and    -   an FR-H4 comprising the amino acid sequence of WGQGTLVTVSS (SEQ        ID NO: 14).    -   165. The use of embodiment 164, wherein X₁ is Q.    -   166. The use of embodiment 164, wherein X₁ is E.    -   167. The use of any one of embodiments 164-166, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17 or 18;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   168. The use of any one of embodiments 157-167, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19.    -   169. The use of any one of embodiments 157-168, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a monoclonal antibody.    -   170. The use of embodiment 169, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is a human antibody.    -   171. The use of any one of embodiments 157-170, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is a full-length antibody.    -   172. The use of any one of embodiments 157-164 and 166-171,        wherein the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is tiragolumab.    -   173. The use of any one of embodiments 157-170, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an antibody fragment that        binds TIGIT selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′,        Fab′-SH, Fv, single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂        fragments.    -   174. The use of any one of embodiments 157-173, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is an IgG class antibody.    -   175. The use of embodiment 174, wherein the IgG class antibody        is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   176. The use of any one of embodiments 157-175, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the subject at        a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   177. The use of any one of embodiment 176, wherein the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist is a PD-L1 binding antagonist or a PD-1        binding antagonist.    -   178. The use of embodiment 177, wherein the PD-L1 binding        antagonist is an anti-PD-L1 antagonist antibody.    -   179. The use of embodiment 178, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody is atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), MSB0010718C,        MDX-1105, or MED14736.    -   180. The use of embodiment 179, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody is atezolizumab.    -   181. The use of embodiment 177, wherein the PD-1 binding        antagonist is an anti-PD-1 antagonist antibody.    -   182. The use of embodiment 181, wherein the anti-PD-1 antagonist        antibody is nivolumab (MDX-1106), pembrolizumab (MK-3475),        MED1-0680, spartalizumab (PDR001), cemiplimab (REGN2810),        BGB-108, prolgolimab, camrelizumab, sintilimab, tislelizumab, or        toripalimab.    -   183. The use of embodiment 178, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises the following HVRs:    -   an HVR-H1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        GFTFSDSWIH (SEQ ID NO: 20);    -   an HVR-H2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        AWISPYGGSTYYADSVKG (SEQ ID NO: 21);    -   an HVR-H3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RHWPGGFDY (SEQ ID NO: 22);    -   an HVR-L1 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        RASQDVSTAVA (SEQ ID NO: 23);    -   an HVR-L2 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of SASFLYS        (SEQ ID NO: 24); and    -   an HVR-L3 sequence comprising the amino acid sequence of        QQYLYHPAT (SEQ ID NO: 25).    -   184. The use of embodiment 183, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   (a) a heavy chain variable (VH) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;    -   (b) a light chain variable (VL) domain comprising an amino acid        sequence having at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid        sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27; or    -   (c) a VH domain as in (a) and a VL domain as in (b).    -   185. The use of embodiment 184, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 26;        and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 27.    -   186. The use of any one of embodiments 157-185, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a monoclonal antibody.    -   187. The use of any one of embodiments 157-186, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a humanized antibody.    -   188. The use of any one of embodiments 157-187, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is a full-length antibody.    -   189. The use of any one of embodiments 157-187, wherein the PD-1        axis binding antagonist is an antibody fragment that binds PD-L1        selected from the group consisting of Fab, Fab′, Fab′-SH, Fv,        single chain variable fragment (scFv), and (Fab′)₂ fragments.    -   190. The use of embodiment 188, wherein the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist is an IgG class antibody.    -   191. The use of embodiment 190, wherein the IgG class antibody        is an IgG1 subclass antibody.    -   192. The use of any one of embodiments 157-191, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of about 600 mg of every three weeks and        the PD-1 axis binding antagonist is to be administered to the        subject at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks.    -   193. The use of any one of embodiments 157-192, wherein the        length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 21 days.    -   194. The use of any one of embodiments 157-193, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject on about Day 1 of each of        the one or more dosing cycles.    -   195. The use of any one of embodiments 157-194, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   196. The use of embodiment 195, wherein a first observation        period is to follow administration of the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist and second observation period is to follow        administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   197. The use of embodiment 196, wherein the first observation        period and the second observation period are each between about        30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   198. The use of any one of embodiments 157-194, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject before the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   199. The use of embodiment 198, wherein a first observation        period is to follow administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist        antibody and second observation period is to follow        administration of the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   200. The use of embodiment 199, wherein the first observation        period and the second observation period are each between about        30 minutes to about 60 minutes in length.    -   201. The use of any one of embodiments 157-194, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody is to be administered to the        subject simultaneously with the PD-1 axis binding antagonist.    -   202. The use of any one of embodiments 157-201, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject intravenously.    -   203. The use of embodiment 202, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is to be administered to the subject by        intravenous infusion over 60±10 minutes.    -   204. The use of embodiment 200 or 203, wherein the PD-1 axis        binding antagonist is to be administered to the subject by        intravenous infusion over 60±15 minutes.    -   205. The use of any one of embodiments 157-201, wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and PD-1 axis binding antagonist        are to be administered to the subject subcutaneously.    -   206. The use of any one of embodiments 158-205, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined by positive        staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody, wherein the anti-PD-L1        antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8.    -   207. The use of embodiment 206, wherein the staining is part of        an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay.    -   208. The use of embodiment 206 or 207, wherein the        PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to,        50%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1        antibody SP263, 22C3, or 28-8.    -   209. The use of embodiment 208, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor        cell fraction is determined by positive staining with the        anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay.    -   210. The use of embodiment 208, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor        cell fraction is determined by positive staining with the        anti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3 and using the pharmDx 22C3 IHC assay.    -   211. The use of any one of embodiments 157-210, wherein a tumor        sample obtained from the subject has been determined to have a        detectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1.    -   212. The use of embodiment 211, wherein the detectable nucleic        acid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined by RNA-seq,        RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray analysis,        SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combination thereof    -   213. The use of any one of embodiments 157-212, wherein the lung        cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer.    -   214. The use of embodiment 213, wherein the NSCLC is a squamous        NSCLC.    -   215. The use of embodiment 214, wherein the NSCLC is a        non-squamous NSCLC.    -   216. The use of any one of embodiments 213-215, wherein the        NSCLC is a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC.    -   217. The use of embodiment 216, wherein the NSCLC is a Stage        IIIB NSCLC.    -   218. The use of any one of embodiments 213-216, wherein the        NSCLC is a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC.    -   219. The use of embodiment 218, wherein the NSCLC is a Stage IV        NSCLC.    -   220. The use of embodiment 218 or 219, wherein the subject has        not been previously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.    -   221. The use of any one of embodiments 157-220, wherein the        subject does not have a sensitizing epidermal growth factor        receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase        (ALK) gene rearrangement.    -   222. The use of any one of embodiments 157-221, wherein the        subject does not have a pulmonary lymphoepithelioma-like        carcinoma subtype of NSCLC.    -   223. The use of any one of embodiments 157-222, wherein the        subject does not have an active EBV infection or a known or        suspected chronic active EBV infection.    -   224. The use of any one of embodiments 157-223, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgM or negative by EBV PCR.    -   225. The use of embodiment 224, wherein the subject is negative        for EBV IgM and negative by EBV PCR.    -   226. The use of embodiment 224 or 225, wherein the subject is        positive for EBV IgG or positive for EBNA.    -   227. The use of embodiment 226, wherein the subject is positive        for EBV IgG and positive for EBNA.    -   228. The use of any one of embodiments 157-227, wherein the        subject is negative for EBV IgG or negative for EBNA.    -   229. The use of embodiment 228, wherein the subject is negative        for EBV IgG and negative for EBNA.    -   230. The use of any one of embodiments 157-229, wherein the PFS        is increased as compared to a reference PFS time.    -   231. The use of embodiment 230, wherein the reference PFS time        is the median PFS time of a population of subjects who have        received a treatment comprising an PD-1 axis binding antagonist        without an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   232. Use of an anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody and atezolizumab        in the manufacture of a medicament for use in a method of        treating a subject having a NSCLC, wherein the method comprises        administering to the subject one or more dosing cycles of the        medicament, wherein the medicament is formulated for        administration of the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody (e.g., at a        fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and atezolizumab (e.g.,        at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three weeks), wherein the        anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody comprises:    -   a VH domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 17        or 18; and    -   a VL domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 19,        and wherein the subject has been determined to have a high PD-L1        expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of        greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of greater than,        or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR        and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with        atezolizumab without the anti-TIGIT antagonist antibody.    -   233. Use of tiragolumab and atezolizumab in the manufacture of a        medicament for use in a method of treating a subject having a        NSCLC, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject        one or more dosing cycles of the medicament, wherein the        medicament is formulated for administration of tiragolumab        (e.g., at a fixed dose of 600 mg every three weeks) and        atezolizumab (e.g., at a fixed dose of 1200 mg every three        weeks), and wherein the subject has been determined to have a        high PD-L1 expression (e.g., a PD-L1-positive tumor cell        fraction of greater than, or equal to, 30%, or a PD-L1 TPS of        greater than, or equal to, 50), and the treatment results in (a)        a CR or a PR and/or (b) an increase in PFS as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   234. The method of any one of embodiments 1-78, the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody of any one of embodiments 81-155, or the use        of any one of embodiments 157-232, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is tiragolumab and the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist is atezolizumab, and wherein the treatment results in        an increase in PFS of at least about 3.1 months, as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   235. The method of embodiment 79, the tiragolumab and        atezolizumab of embodiment 156, or the use of embodiment 233,        wherein the treatment results in an increase in PFS of at least        about 3.1 months, as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without tiragolumab.    -   236. The method of any one of embodiments 1-78, the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody of any one of embodiments 81-155, or the use        of any one of embodiments 157-232, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is tiragolumab and the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist is atezolizumab, and wherein the treatment results in        an increase in PFS of at least about 4.9 months, as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   237. The method of embodiment 79, the tiragolumab and        atezolizumab of embodiment 156, or the use of embodiment 233,        wherein the treatment results in an increase in PFS of at least        about 4.9 months, as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without tiragolumab.    -   238. The method of any one of embodiments 1-78, the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody of any one of embodiments 81-155, or the use        of any one of embodiments 157-232, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is tiragolumab and the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist is atezolizumab, and wherein the treatment results in        an increase in OS of at least about 5.7 months, as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   239. The method of embodiment 79, the tiragolumab and        atezolizumab of embodiment 156, or the use of embodiment 233,        wherein the treatment results in an increase in OS of at least        about 5.7 months, as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without tiragolumab.    -   240. The method of any one of embodiments 1-78, the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody of any one of embodiments 81-155, or the use        of any one of embodiments 157-232, wherein the anti-TIGIT        antagonist antibody is tiragolumab and the PD-1 axis binding        antagonist is atezolizumab, and wherein the treatment results in        an increase in OS of at least about 9 months, as compared to        treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab.    -   241. The method of embodiment 79, the tiragolumab and        atezolizumab of embodiment 156, or the use of embodiment 233,        wherein the treatment results in an increase in OS of at least        about 9 months, as compared to treatment with atezolizumab        without tiragolumab.

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1. A method for treating a subject having a lung cancer, the methodcomprising administering to the subject one or more dosing cycles oftiragolumab and atezolizumab, wherein the subject has been determined tohave a PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction of greater than, or equal to,30%, and the treatment results in (a) a complete response (CR) or apartial response (PR) and/or (b) an increase in progression-freesurvival (PFS) as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withouttiragolumab, and wherein: (i) the method comprises administering to thesubject tiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeksand atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks;(ii) the method comprises administering to the subject tiragolumab at afixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks and atezolizumab at a fixeddose of about 840 mg every two weeks; or (iii) the method comprisesadministering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 840 mgevery four weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg everyfour weeks. 2-35. (canceled)
 36. The method of claim 1, wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixeddose of about 600 mg every three weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed doseof about 1200 mg every three weeks and the length of each of the one ormore dosing cycles is 21 days.
 37. The method of claim 36, wherein themethod comprises administering to the subject tiragolumab andatezolizumab on about Day 1 of each of the one or more dosing cycles.38-43. (canceled)
 44. The method of claim 1, wherein the methodcomprises administering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixed dose ofabout 420 mg every two weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about840 mg every two weeks and the length of each of the one or more dosingcycles is 28 days.
 45. The method of claim 44, wherein the methodcomprises administering to the subject tiragolumab and atezolizumab onabout Days 1 and 15 of each of the one or more dosing cycles. 46-51.(canceled)
 52. The method of claim 1, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 840 mgevery four weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg everyfour weeks and the length of each of the one or more dosing cycles is 28days.
 53. The method of claim 52, wherein the method comprisesadministering to the subject tiragolumab and atezolizumab on about Day 1of each of the one or more dosing cycles. 54-60. (canceled)
 61. Themethod of claim 1, wherein the method comprises administering to thesubject tiragolumab and atezolizumab intravenously. 62-63. (canceled)64. The method of claim 1, wherein the method comprises administering tothe subject tiragolumab and atezolizumab subcutaneously.
 65. The methodof claim 1, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction has beendetermined by an immunohistochemical (IHC) assay.
 66. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is determined bypositive staining with an anti-PD-L1 antibody, wherein the anti-PD-L1antibody is SP263, 22C3, SP142, or 28-8.
 67. The method of claim 66,wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equalto, 50%, as determined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibodySP263.
 68. The method of claim 67, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cellfraction is calculated using the Ventana SP263 IHC assay.
 69. The methodof claim 66, wherein the PD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greaterthan, or equal to, 50%, as determined by positive staining with theanti-PD-L1 antibody 22C3.
 70. The method of claim 69, wherein thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is calculated using the pharmDx 22C3IHC assay.
 71. The method of claim 66, wherein: (a) the PD-L1-positivetumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 30%, as determined bypositive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP142; or (b) thePD-L1-positive tumor cell fraction is greater than, or equal to, 50%, asdetermined by positive staining with the anti-PD-L1 antibody 28-8. 72.(canceled)
 73. The method of claim 1, wherein a tumor sample obtainedfrom the subject has been determined to have a detectable nucleic acidexpression level of PD-L1.
 74. The method of claim 73, wherein thedetectable nucleic acid expression level of PD-L1 has been determined byRNA-seq, RT-qPCR, qPCR, multiplex qPCR or RT-qPCR, microarray analysis,SAGE, MassARRAY technique, ISH, or a combination thereof.
 75. The methodof claim 1, wherein the lung cancer is a non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).
 76. The method of claim 75, wherein the NSCLC is a squamousNSCLC or a non-squamous NSCLC.
 77. (canceled)
 78. The method of claim75, wherein the NSCLC is: (a) a locally advanced unresectable NSCLC; or(b) a recurrent or metastatic NSCLC.
 79. The method of claim 78,wherein: (a) the locally advanced unresectable NSCLC is a Stage IIIBNSCLC; or (b) the recurrent or metastatic NSCLC is a Stage IV NSCLC.80-81. (canceled)
 82. The method of claim 78, wherein the subject hasnot been previously treated for Stage IV NSCLC.
 83. The method of claim1, wherein the subject does not have a sensitizing epidermal growthfactor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation or anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)gene rearrangement. 84-91. (canceled)
 92. The method of claim 1, whereinthe PFS is increased as compared to a reference PFS time.
 93. The methodof claim 92, wherein the reference PFS time is the median PFS time of apopulation of subjects who have received a treatment comprisingatezolizumab without tiragolumab. 94-97. (canceled)
 98. A method oftreating a subject having a NSCLC, the method comprising: (a) obtaininga tumor sample from the subject; (b) detecting the protein expressionlevel of PD-L1 in the tumor sample by staining tumor cells from thetumor sample with anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 and determining a percentageof PD-L1-positive tumor cells therefrom, wherein 50% or more of thetumor cells stained with the anti-PD-L1 antibody SP263 arePD-L1-positive tumor cells; and (c) administering to the subject atherapy comprising one or more dosing cycles of tiragolumab andatezolizumab, wherein the treatment results in (a) a CR or a PR and/or(b) an increase in PFS as compared to treatment with atezolizumabwithout tiragolumab, and wherein: (i) the method comprises administeringto the subject tiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every threeweeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every threeweeks; (ii) the method comprises administering to the subjecttiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 420 mg every two weeks andatezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 840 mg every two weeks; or (iii)the method comprises administering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixeddose of about 840 mg every four weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed doseof about 1680 mg every four weeks. 99-310. (canceled)
 311. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the treatment results in an increase in PFS of at leastabout 3.1 months, as compared to treatment with atezolizumab withouttiragolumab. 312-314. (canceled)
 315. The method of claim 1, wherein thetreatment results in an increase in OS of at least about 5.7 months, ascompared to treatment with atezolizumab without tiragolumab. 316-317.(canceled)
 318. A method for treating a subject having a lung cancer,the method comprising administering to the subject one or more dosingcycles of tiragolumab and atezolizumab, wherein the subject previouslyreceived concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT) for lung cancer, andwherein the subject has not had disease progression after the cCRT, andwherein: (i) the method comprises administering to the subjecttiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 600 mg every three weeks andatezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1200 mg every three weeks; (ii)the method comprises administering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixeddose of about 420 mg every two weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose ofabout 840 mg every two weeks; or (iii) the method comprisesadministering to the subject tiragolumab at a fixed dose of about 840 mgevery four weeks and atezolizumab at a fixed dose of about 1680 mg everyfour weeks. 319-432. (canceled)